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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: JohannesburgDeparture location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: Cape TownDestination location: 1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore
- This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: JohannesburgDeparture location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: Cape TownDestination location: 1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore
- This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: JohannesburgDeparture location: JOHANNESBURGArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: Cape TownDestination location: CAPE TOWN
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: JohannesburgDeparture location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: Cape TownDestination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: JohannesburgDeparture location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)Arrival time: April 28 atDestination city: Cape TownDestination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Bus Johannesburg to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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According to multiple reviews, customers express satisfaction with the service provided by the company. They mention that the drivers were friendly and helpful, and that everything went smoothly during their journey.
Intercape Sleepliner Johannesburg Cape Town recent customer reviews
The trip was safe and somehow comfortable. The only problem was the Aircon that was on at night when it was cold and the heater during the day when it was hot.
My wife left the phone in the bus within a minute the phone was gone and switched off 😩😩😩😩
To allow pensioner ladies sit in front for getting on of buss when they stop etc... if they travelling alone
According to customer reviews, the support team is not supportive at all. Additionally, customers mention that in order to compete with intercape, the bus company needs to improve their punctuality and communication with customers regarding schedule changes.
Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Cape Town recent customer reviews
Gave us old bus we stuck for six hours . Dehydration and hunger struck on us and then they bought their driver food. Us we got only sms of a new bus coming which took six hours before arrival
Traveling with intercity express is very good and safe the problem was charging they weren't working and my battery died before I was fetched so I really struggled there.
5 hour delay suppose the bus is 1 pm but arrived at 5 pm was very bad and bus was good conditions
According to user reports, the service provided by this bus company has been described as very bad and the worst experience. Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the staff, mentioning their incompetence and unprofessionalism.
Wez We Coaches Johannesburg Cape Town recent customer reviews
I will never ever use this bus. It arrived more than two hours late. No communication. The busy very dirty and smelling like a pig stal. It arrived in Cape Town 4 hours later than the time. Poor service
They abandoned us on the streets of Johannesburg midnight now they refused to do refunds I don't wanna talk about the drivers yiMigodoyi
The bus left 2 hours after the scheduled time,there was a time where it had to go back and fetch more people who were left behind we only arrived at 1630
According to customer reviews, there is dissatisfaction with the service due to late arrivals and a lack of charging spots on the bus. However, it's important to note that all 25 reviews express strong negative opinions about these issues.
Eagle Liner Johannesburg Cape Town recent customer reviews
My initial boarding time was 7:15pm, but i received an sms saying i was transferred to Intercity Xpress and I must come 1hr 20min earlier. I was very disappointed with their service because the bus arrived late we ended up living the station at 20:19 and on top of that they took us to the workshop coz the bus apparently had a headlight that needed to be fixed. So in future please be strict with time.
The driver was being controlled by passengers and stop wherever they want him to stop
It is a very comfortable bus and the driving is also amazing. I didn’t like the fact that it was hours late which delayed a lot of things
According to 22 reviews, Big Sky received a 4.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access, but some complained about the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at US$29.00
Big Sky Express Johannesburg Cape Town recent customer reviews
I enjoyed my Trip Bus was very warm and comfortable and Drivers was Excellent. Looking forward for Sunday return
Extremely satisfying, the bus was punctual and clean.Let alone the drivers were really friendly. There isn't anything I would say I didn't like, the service was just seamless
It was right on time, it's seems If the was no traffic on the road we would have made it earlier
Johannesburg to Cape Town Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 34 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 7:15AM - 8:30PM |
Minimum Price | US$23 |
Average Ticket Price | US$37 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 12h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 18h45m |
Distance | 1245 km |
Bus companies on this route | Intercape, Intercity Xpress, WEZWECOACHES, Eagle Liner, Big Sky |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Cape Town?
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg StationMozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Bethrams84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Eaglecity Kerk Street77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Kerk StreetSouthgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Southgate Shopping Centre8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Bus Station - Civic CentreOld Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Bus Station - Old Marine DriveSasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Civic CentreFrequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Cape Town
The average bus ticket price from Johannesburg to Cape Town is US$37. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Johannesburg and Cape Town is around 18h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h.This is the time it takes to travel the 1263 km that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, WEZWECOACHES.
Buses travelling between Johannesburg and Cape Town leave from Johannesburg Airport or Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station and arrive at Bellville, Bus Station - Civic Centre, Bus Station - Old Marine Drive.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$66 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2024-05-02.
Usually WEZWECOACHES 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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Johannesburg to Cape Town, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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