Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and helpful drivers as well as clean buses. The service is often described as excellent, with some travelers expressing high satisfaction levels. However, there was a notable delay in Mthatha due to external factors involving local taxi industry disruptions that required police assistance for resolution.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews
The bus stopped for a long time at Grahamstown . Appears something was wrong . At East London tickets needed to be checked because people were too many for the bus
Disorganised and very risky getting home late
1 out of 5 stars
Thandekile N.
I had nice journey just except the interruption occurred in Mthatha which was caused by the taxi industry, our bus ended up escorted by the SA police services to get out from Altra city and all that made a huge delay to everyone who was still carrying on with journey
5 out of 5 stars
Bathandwa P.
It was terrible , firstly the bus broke down in Paarl we waited for two hours for road assistance, road assistance came with an incorrect part , we then had to wait for another bus. We left Paarl at 23h45pm instead of 20h00pm .The second bus also had a problem as the driver struggled when we reached an incline and it did not go over 60 km/h on a flat road ,in Mtata we were transferred to a third bus . According to my ticket I should have reached my destination at 12h30pm , but we just left Mtata now and it's now 16h51pm .
Based on 3079 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $59
According to 11 reviews, APM WC received a 1.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets, but some complained about the timeliness. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $33
APMWC Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews
The bus didn't arrive on time it didn't even get to my destination never riding it again
1 out of 5 stars
Unam M.
Terrible expirience I ever had with any bus and I will never use it again
I suppose to get to my destination by 8am next day but instead Im going to get there around 14h00 and departure was written 14h00 but the came around pat 3pm because we had to go back for diesel during our trip apparently 😭😭😭😭😭
1 out of 5 stars
Sizile G.
Poor service bus was supposed to leave at 20:00 but only left at 02:25 meaning i stay on the station the whole night, was supposed to arrive at 12:00 in Qumbu the following day i spent almost 2days, they took a huge number of people where as they knew they have few buses
Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at $43
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Qumbu by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Qumbu?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Qumbu start from $33. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Qumbu?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Qumbu is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 1025 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Qumbu route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Qumbu?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Qumbu at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Qumbu?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Qumbu generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Qumbu?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Qumbu?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Qumbu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Qumbu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-28
$150
11-29
$111
Today
$97
12-01
$78
12-02
$78
12-03
$78
12-04
$78
12-05
$69
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Qumbu was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $69
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Qumbu, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $69 to $187 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Qumbu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-12-05.
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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Qumbu was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $69
