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

The cheapest bus tickets from Dimbaza to Cape Town start from $57. The average price for this route is around $103. 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 Dimbaza to Cape Town?

The average bus travel time from Dimbaza to Cape Town is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 823 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Dimbaza to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Dimbaza to Cape Town at 3:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Dimbaza to Cape Town generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Dimbaza to Cape Town from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dimbaza to Cape Town on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	12h 30m	7:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest

Next departures for Dimbaza to Cape Town on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	12h 30m	7:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest

Next departures for Dimbaza to Cape Town on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	12h 30m	7:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	12h 30m	7:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags

Next departures for Dimbaza to Cape Town on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	17h 15m	9:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	12h 30m	7:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	3:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	17h 15m	9:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	17h 15m	9:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Dimbaza to Cape Town on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	17h 15m	9:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	12h 30m	7:15am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	3:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	17h 15m	9:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	17h 15m	9:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Dimbaza Motors, Dr Sebe Drive.	13h 15m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

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Get from Dimbaza to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

823 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,471 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45471 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $57

Intercape Mainliner Dimbaza Cape Town recent customer reviews

The driving was perfect an the arrival time was good 😘

Thingazwa M.

January 14, 2025

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dimbaza to Cape Town 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 Dimbaza to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dimbaza to Cape Town start from $57. The average price for this route is around $103. 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 Dimbaza to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Dimbaza to Cape Town is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 823 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Dimbaza to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dimbaza to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Dimbaza to Cape Town at 3:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dimbaza to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Dimbaza to Cape Town generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-07

$137

01-08

$49

Today

$132

01-10

$136

01-11

$136

01-12

$114

01-13

$91

01-14

No data

The cheapest trip from Dimbaza to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dimbaza to Cape Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $145 for a bus ticket from Dimbaza to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2026-01-13.