Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:09 PM SAST.
Get from Upington to Cape Town
The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Upington and Cape Town?
Stops in Upington
- A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa - B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- 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
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Customers generally have positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable seats and an easy ticketing process. Many enjoy their trips despite some delays in departure times. Notifications about schedule changes are appreciated, though there were mentions of stuffiness due to air conditioning being turned off towards the end of a journey.
Intercape Mainliner Upington Cape Town recent customer reviews
I didn't enjoy the intercape mainliner at all is was praying for my life the whole night. Plus the bus was late an hour and a half just imagine I was not on time for my interview all because of other people time
Lebogang Deon M.
The bus was 2 hours late. I appreciate the notification via sms. Coming to the end of the trip the air was turned off and made it stuffy on the second floor of the bus. But enjoyed the trip.
Romeo B.
The bus broke down and had to wait 2-3 hrs for the mechanic to come. 16hrs later, still on the road.
Meg C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Upington 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 Upington to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Cape Town start from $65. The average price for this route is around $71. 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 Upington to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Upington to Cape Town is 13h, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Upington to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Upington to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Cape Town at 7:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Upington to Cape Town generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on Feb 8, 2026 with a price of $58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Upington to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $58 to $128 for a bus ticket from Upington to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2026-02-08.
