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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd. | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Railway Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Queenstown Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:40 AM SAST.
Get from Grahamstown to Queenstown
The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Queenstown?
Stops in Grahamstown
- A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
Stops in Queenstown
- AQueenstown, 5320, South Africa
- B
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage), Queenstown, 5320, South Africa - C14 Queens Dr, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
- D
Greyhound Office
17 Shepstone St, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Queenstown, ZA 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 Grahamstown to Queenstown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Queenstown start from $27. The average price for this route is around $37. 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 Grahamstown to Queenstown?
The average bus travel time from Grahamstown to Queenstown is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 161 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Queenstown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Intercape, Hope Diamond Transport, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Citiliner, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grahamstown to Queenstown?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Queenstown at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Queenstown?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Queenstown generates an estimated 4 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 Grahamstown to Queenstown?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Queenstown?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Grahamstown to Queenstown?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Grahamstown to Queenstown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Queenstown, ZA was searched and found on Feb 23, 2026 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Queenstown, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $75 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Queenstown, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2026-02-23.
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.
