Bus Tickets from East London to Cape Town

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TodayMar 22
from $34
TomorrowMar 23
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MonMar 24
from $32
TueMar 25
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WedMar 26
from $32
ThuMar 27
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FriMar 28
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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: March 23 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: 90 Moore Street
    Arrival time: March 24 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: March 23 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: March 24 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 23 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: March 24 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 23 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: March 24 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 23 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
    Arrival time: March 24 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bus Station - Civic Centre
    Operated by: JACOBSCOACHESJACOBSCOACHES
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus East London to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$48
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 40m
Number of daily buses53
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance866 km
Latest bus departure6:20pm

East London to Cape Town Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Cape Town

  1. How long does it take to get to Cape Town from East London by bus?

    The typical travel time from East London to Cape Town by bus is around 15h 40m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Cape Town in 13h 40m

  2. What is the distance between East London and Cape Town?

    The distance covered from East London to Cape Town is 887 km (550 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Cape Town?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from East London to Cape Town?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from East London to Cape Town. The ticket price for this bus starts at $27, making this your best choice for this trip.

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

    The bus fare from East London to Cape Town is approximately $48.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from East London to Cape Town?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from East London until 6:20pm and reaching Cape Town on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-20
$32
03-21
$31
Today
$32
03-23
$33
03-24
$30
03-25
$34
03-26
$30
03-27
$34
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Cape Town was searched and found on Mar 26, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $91 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 $30 which is on 2025-03-26.

Usually MAINLINER, BIG SKY 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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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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