How much is the bus ticket from Queenstown to Grahamstown?

The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to Grahamstown start from $27. 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 10m, 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 18 buses available per day, including services from APM WC , Intercape , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Hope Diamond Transport , Intercity Xpress , 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 4.0043750000000005 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 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 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 MN QWABE TRANSPORT , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Queenstown to Grahamstown from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:32 PM SAST.

Get from Queenstown to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

3h 10mAverage 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
Railway Station
Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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C
Queenstown Station
14 Queens Dr, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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D
Greyhound Office
17 Shepstone St, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa

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

APM WC

2.1/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Intercape

3.5/545,780 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 45780 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 Wi‑Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $35

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

Big Sky

3.5/53,439 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Eagle Liner

2.7/511,169 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi0.8

Hope Diamond Transport

2.9/5226 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi1.1

Intercity Xpress

3.1/512,045 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 12045 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 Wi‑Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $36

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

MN QWABE TRANSPORT

4.2/544 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.5

Citiliner

3.6/52,121 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.6

Greyhound South Africa

3.1/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi1.3

ilulaBus

2.1/5825 reviews

Staff2.0

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wi‑Fi0.3

ZA bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

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 $27. 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 10m, 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 18 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Intercape, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Hope Diamond Transport, Intercity Xpress, 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 4.0043750000000005 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 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 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 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.

Best price found

04-12

$31

04-13

$32

Today

$30

04-15

$40

04-16

No data

04-17

No data

04-18

No data

04-19

$30

The cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to Grahamstown was searched and found on Apr 19, 2026 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $109 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 $30 which is on 2026-04-19.