Bus from Queenstown, ZA to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Queenstown to Cape Town on June 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
Railway Station
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
BadelaBus
QUEENSTOWN
CAPE TOWNFastest
Big SkyBus
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
BadelaBus
QUEENSTOWN
CAPE TOWNNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:18 AM SAST.

Get from Queenstown to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day
12h 25mAverage Duration
815 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Queenstown, ZA 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 Queenstown to Cape Town?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to Cape Town start from $37. The average price for this route is around $68. 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 Queenstown to Cape Town?

    The average bus travel time from Queenstown to Cape Town is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 815 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h and is operated by Badela.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Makalala Transport, Gxaweni, Badela, Delta Coaches, Jobela Star, Eagle Liner, Flexi City Connect, Wez We Coaches, Mavumisa Transport, Ramalo, Nobles, ilulaBus, Chilwans Express.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Queenstown to Cape Town at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Queenstown to Cape Town generates an estimated 20.35075 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Cape Town?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
06-15
$46
06-16
$50
Today
$37
06-18
$37
06-19
$35
06-20
$37
06-21
$37
06-22
$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Jun 19, 2026 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $104 for a bus ticket from Queenstown, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2026-06-19.

Usually Big Sky, 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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