Bus from Ficksburg to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ficksburg to Cape Town on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Ficksburg - Sasol Garage, 1 Industrial Road (Johnnys Filling Station)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)CheapestFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Ficksburg - Sasol Garage, 1 Industrial Road (Johnnys Filling Station)
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:10 PM SAST.

Get from Ficksburg to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
16hAverage Duration
1059 kmDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg to Cape Town?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Ficksburg to Cape Town start from $61. The average price for this route is around $74. 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 Ficksburg to Cape Town?

    The average bus travel time from Ficksburg to Cape Town is 16h, covering a distance of 1059 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h and is operated by Intercape.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from Ficksburg to Cape Town at 6:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

    A bus trip from Ficksburg to Cape Town generates an estimated 26 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
11-27
$61
11-28
$56
Today
$53
11-30
$116
12-01
$87
12-02
$80
12-03
$90
12-04
$81
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ficksburg to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $116 for a bus ticket from Ficksburg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-12-02.

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