How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Stellenbosch start from $24. The average price for this route is around $43. 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 Stellenbosch?

The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Stellenbosch is 1h, covering a distance of 41 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Stellenbosch route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Milta Coaches , Intercape .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Stellenbosch at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?

A bus trip from Cape Town to Stellenbosch generates an estimated 1 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 Stellenbosch?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Stellenbosch from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Stellenbosch on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	55m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	25m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Fastest

Next departures for Cape Town to Stellenbosch on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	55m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	25m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Fastest

Next departures for Cape Town to Stellenbosch on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h 35m	8:05pm	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	25m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	55m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Stellenbosch on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1h 35m	8:05pm	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	25m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	55m	7:25pm	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:06 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cape Town to Stellenbosch

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Stellenbosch. The journey takes about 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

25mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $107	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$33 - $39	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Stellenbosch?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Stellenbosch

A
Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff)
Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff), Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,750 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,159 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Milta Coaches

Intercape

3.5/544,083 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Stellenbosch start from $24. The average price for this route is around $43. 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 Stellenbosch?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Stellenbosch is 1h, covering a distance of 41 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Stellenbosch route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, Intercape.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Stellenbosch at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Stellenbosch generates an estimated 1 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 Stellenbosch?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Stellenbosch?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11-26

$43

11-27

$116

Today

$108

11-29

$108

11-30

$40

12-01

$61

12-02

$60

12-03

$61

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Stellenbosch was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Stellenbosch, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $116 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Stellenbosch based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Greyhound South Africa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.