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Bus Cape Town to Grahamstown: Trip Overview
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Cape Town to Grahamstown Bus
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Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Grahamstown?
Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Grahamstown
How much does it cost to travel by coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown?
The prices typically range from US$21 to US$80 on this trip, with the average ticket costing US$37. The actual price may differ based on factors like the time you plan to travel, the day of the week, and the coach service provider you select. To get accurate and up-to-date pricing information, check out all your options on our search tool.
How long is a coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown?
The coach journey between Cape Town and Grahamstown lasts about 13h 50m. The fastest coach journey typically takes 11h 20m. However, please keep in mind that your specific travel time may vary due to the prevailing traffic conditions along the route.
At what time does the first coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown leave?
The first coach from Cape Town to Grahamstown leaves at 06:00. Keep in mind that departure times might change on weekends and holidays.
What's the distance between Cape Town and Grahamstown by coach?
The journey from Cape Town to Grahamstown by coach covers an approximate distance of 468 miles (755 km).
How can I travel from Cape Town to Grahamstown avoiding air travel?
To travel from Cape Town to Grahamstown without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 Grahamstown as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$43 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21, which is on 2025-05-22.
Usually MAINLINER 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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cape Town and Grahamstown!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cape Town to Grahamstown.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Grahamstown, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Harare
- Coach Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Bus Cape Town - Knysna
- Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Coach Cape Town - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Cape Town - Butterworth
- Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Coach Cape Town - Kimberley
- Bus Cape Town - Jeffreys Bay
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Coach Durban - Cape Town
- Bus Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Knysna - Cape Town
- Bus from Worcester to Cape Town
- Coach Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Bus Matatiele - Cape Town
- Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Richards Bay to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus George - Cape Town
- Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from Ngcobo to Cape Town
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Grahamstown
Buses Leaving from Grahamstown
- Bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg
- Coach Grahamstown - Cape Town
- Bus Grahamstown - Port Elizabeth
- Grahamstown - Pretoria
- Bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha
- Coach Grahamstown - East London
- Bus Grahamstown - Durban
- Grahamstown - Butterworth
- Bus from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein
- Coach Grahamstown - Queenstown
- Bus Grahamstown - Kokstad
- Grahamstown - Somerset West
- Bus from Grahamstown to Humansdorp
- Coach Grahamstown - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus Grahamstown - Plettenberg Bay
Buses Going to Grahamstown
- Bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown
- Coach Pretoria - Grahamstown
- Bus Durban - Grahamstown
- East London - Grahamstown
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown
- Coach Bloemfontein - Grahamstown
- Bus Cape Town - Grahamstown
- Kokstad - Grahamstown
- Bus from Midrand to Grahamstown
- Coach Potchefstroom - Grahamstown
- Bus Cathcart - Grahamstown
- Kroonstad - Grahamstown
- Bus from Uitenhage to Grahamstown
- Coach Mthatha - Grahamstown
- Bus Butterworth - Grahamstown
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Coach Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach East London - Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - East London
- Johannesburg - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to Pretoria
- Coach Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
Popular international trips
- Travel in South Africa
- Bus to Cape Town
- Bus to Grahamstown
- Cape Town to Grahamstown Buses