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

The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Aberdeen start from £17. The average price for this route is around £34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cape Town to Aberdeen?

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Aberdeen is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 329 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Mini Mobile .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Aberdeen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Makalala Transport , Badela , Jacobs Coaches , Big Sky , Gxaweni , Wez We Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Chilwans Express , ilulaBus , Ramalo , Mini Mobile , BM Tours , Naledi Luxury Liner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Aberdeen?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Aberdeen at 14:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.

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

A bus journey from Cape Town to Aberdeen produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Cape Town to Aberdeen?

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 3015 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cape Town to Aberdeen?

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 Cape Town to Aberdeen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Aberdeen from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Aberdeen on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Bus Station - Old Marine Drive	7h 45m	02:45	ABERDEEN	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	CAPE TOWN	6h	01:00	ABERDEEN	Fastest
Bus	14:30	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	11h 55m	02:25	Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street	No tags
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	7h 30m	02:45	Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street	No tags
Bus	19:00	CAPE TOWN	8h 15m	03:15	ABERDEEN	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 18:38 SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Aberdeen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

8h 15mAverage duration

329 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Aberdeen?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, 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
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, 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

Stops in Aberdeen

A
Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street
In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street, Aberdeen, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,203 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44203 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 £21

Intercape Cape Town Aberdeen recent customer reviews

I found it appalling, especially cause your driver didn't have the decency to make announcements in English, I didn't understand any of the instructions cause it was in iXhosa. That's not fair.

Ashlene J.

13 November 2020

APM WC

2/52,769 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Makalala Transport

3/5226 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.2

Badela

3.5/5254 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

Jacobs Coaches

2/591 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1

Big Sky

3.5/53,084 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Gxaweni

2/584 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness3

WiFi0.5

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5540 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

WiFi0.4

Flexi City Connect

2.5/524 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3

WiFi0.6

Chilwans Express

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

Ramalo

2.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

Mini Mobile

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness0

WiFi0

BM Tours

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Aberdeen start from £17. The average price for this route is around £34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Aberdeen is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 329 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Mini Mobile.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Aberdeen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Makalala Transport, Badela, Jacobs Coaches, Big Sky, Gxaweni, Wez We Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Chilwans Express, ilulaBus, Ramalo, Mini Mobile, BM Tours, Naledi Luxury Liner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Aberdeen at 14:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
A bus journey from Cape Town to Aberdeen produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
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 3015 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
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 Cape Town to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

29/11

£35

30/11

£41

Today

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02/12

£28

03/12

£27

04/12

£24

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£24

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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 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 Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £24 to £84 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Jacobs Coaches, 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.