Bus from East London to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Cape Town on June 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
East London (Windmill Mall)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Fastest
Big SkyBus
East London (Windmill Mall)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
East London (Windmill Mall)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
GreyhoundBus
East London Windmill Park
Bellville - Greyhound OfficeNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:34 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Cape Town

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cape Town. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45bus per day
16h 30mAverage Duration
879 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$35 - $183Average Duration16h 30m
22kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$67 - $67Average Duration17h 30m
27kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from East London to Cape Town?

    The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Cape Town start from $35. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from East London to Cape Town?

    The average bus travel time from East London to Cape Town is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 879 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 15m and is operated by Badela.

  3. Which bus companies service the East London to Cape Town route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 45 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Wez We Coaches, Badela, Jacobs Coaches, ilulaBus, Makalala Transport, Chilwans Express.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from East London to Cape Town?

    The earliest bus departs from East London to Cape Town at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Cape Town?

    A bus trip from East London to Cape Town generates an estimated 21.952825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from East London to Cape Town?

    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 45784 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Cape Town?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from East London to Cape Town?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Cape Town?

    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
06-16
$59
06-17
$51
Today
$38
06-19
$44
06-20
$41
06-21
$37
06-22
$36
06-23
$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Cape Town was searched and found on Jun 23, 2026 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $112 for a bus ticket from East London to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-06-23.

Usually Intercape 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.

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