How much is the bus ticket from Theunissen to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Theunissen to Cape Town start from $55. The average price for this route is around $77. 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 Theunissen to Cape Town?

The average bus travel time from Theunissen to Cape Town is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 982 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 35m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Theunissen to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Theunissen to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Theunissen to Cape Town at 4:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Theunissen to Cape Town?

A bus trip from Theunissen to Cape Town generates an estimated 25 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 Theunissen to Cape Town?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Theunissen to Cape Town?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Theunissen 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Theunissen to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Theunissen to Cape Town from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Theunissen to Cape Town on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	13h 45m	6:30am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	15h 5m	12:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	14h 30m	11:55am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	13h 35m	1:00pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	14h 5m	1:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Get from Theunissen to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

982 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Theunissen and Cape Town?

Stops in Theunissen

A
Piet Retief St
OXD Motors, 105 Piet Retief St, Cnr Piet Retief St and Jim Fouche Rd, Theunissen, 9410, South Africa

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,415 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44415 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 $55

Intercape Sleepliner Theunissen Cape Town recent customer reviews

Very nice and peaceful

Sello Joshua M.

October 31, 2025

Te bus was nearly 2 hours late

Ben C.

August 12, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,140 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Theunissen 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Theunissen to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Theunissen to Cape Town start from $55. The average price for this route is around $77. 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 Theunissen to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Theunissen to Cape Town is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 982 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 35m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Theunissen to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Theunissen to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Theunissen to Cape Town at 4:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Theunissen to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Theunissen to Cape Town generates an estimated 25 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 Theunissen to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Theunissen to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Theunissen 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Theunissen to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.