How much is the bus ticket from Queenstown to Grahamstown?

The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to Grahamstown start from $22. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?

The average bus travel time from Queenstown to Grahamstown is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 161 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Queenstown to Grahamstown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Hope Diamond Transport , MN QWABE TRANSPORT , Citiliner , Greyhound South Africa , ilulaBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Queenstown to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus departs from Queenstown to Grahamstown at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Queenstown to Grahamstown?

A bus trip from Queenstown to Grahamstown 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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Queenstown to Grahamstown?

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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?

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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Queenstown to Grahamstown from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Queenstown to Grahamstown on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Queenstown Train Station	2h 45m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Shell Ultra City, Cathcart Rd	2h 25m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 15m	9:05am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 10m	5:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Railway Station	2h 45m	6:15pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Grahamstown on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 5m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Shell Ultra City, Cathcart Rd	2h 25m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 55m	4:50am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 10m	5:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Queenstown Station	3h 30m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Grahamstown on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 5m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Shell Ultra City, Cathcart Rd	2h 25m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 55m	4:50am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 10m	5:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 5m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Grahamstown on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 5m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Shell Ultra City, Cathcart Rd	2h 25m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 55m	4:50am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 10m	5:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 5m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Grahamstown on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Queenstown Train Station	2h 45m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Shell Ultra City, Cathcart Rd	2h 25m	8:00am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 55m	4:50am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h 10m	5:25pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 5m	6:35am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:26 PM SAST.

Get from Queenstown to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

161 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Queenstown and Grahamstown?

Stops in Queenstown

A
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage), Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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B
Queenstown Station
14 Queens Dr, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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C
Railway Station
Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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D
Greyhound Office
17 Shepstone St, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,587 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45587 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Intercape Mainliner Queenstown Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The drivers were very kind but the toilet was smelling and the curtain where I was sitting had some vomit

Roselyn N.

June 24, 2024

Your doing good work and very caring staff keep it up

Courtney O.

November 2, 2021

APM WC

2/53,057 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,091 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/511,931 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Based on 11931 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Intercity Xpress Queenstown Grahamstown recent customer reviews

The bus was too late , the staff when asked demonstrated a very negative attitude saying "Our company knows why we are late "

Melikhaya Z.

January 31, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53,379 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Hope Diamond Transport

3/5182 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1

MN QWABE TRANSPORT

4/536 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.6

Citiliner

3.5/52,093 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,374 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Queenstown, ZA to Grahamstown 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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to Grahamstown start from $22. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?
The average bus travel time from Queenstown to Grahamstown is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 161 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Queenstown to Grahamstown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Hope Diamond Transport, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Queenstown to Grahamstown?
The earliest bus departs from Queenstown to Grahamstown at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Queenstown to Grahamstown?
A bus trip from Queenstown to Grahamstown 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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Queenstown to Grahamstown?
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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?
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 Queenstown to Grahamstown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

01-11

$28

01-12

$30

Today

$27

01-14

$24

01-15

$24

01-16

$24

01-17

$27

01-18

$30

The cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to Grahamstown was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $24

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 Grahamstown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $215 for a bus ticket from Queenstown, ZA to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually APM WC 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.