What's the distance between Cape Town and Riversdale by coach?

The distance between Cape Town and Riversdale by coach is approximately 162 miles (262 km).

How can I get from Cape Town to Riversdale without driving?

You can travel to Riversdale from Cape Town by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Cape Town to Riversdale from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Riversdale on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	23:35	RIVERSDALE	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	4h 45m	20:15	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 20m	00:20	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 20m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 25m	22:55	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags
Bus	15:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	4h 50m	19:50	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	No tags
Bus	15:30	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	4h 45m	20:15	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Riversdale on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	5h 40m	00:10	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	19:00	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	23:35	RIVERSDALE	No tags
Bus	06:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 15m	11:15	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h	12:30	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	18:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 35m	00:05	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 20m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 25m	22:55	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Riversdale on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	23:35	RIVERSDALE	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 15m	11:15	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h	12:30	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 20m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 25m	22:55	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags
Bus	15:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	4h 50m	19:50	RIVERSDAL - NISSAN GARAGE (NEXT TO TOTAL TAKEAWAYS)	No tags
Bus	06:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 15m	11:15	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Riversdale on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Bellville, 4 Mispel Rd.	4h 45m	11:45	RIVERSDALE (MILTACOACHES)	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	19:00	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	23:35	RIVERSDALE	No tags
Bus	06:00	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 15m	11:15	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h	12:30	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	18:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 35m	00:05	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 20m	22:50	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags
Bus	17:30	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 25m	22:55	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:32 SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Riversdale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

4h 50mAverage duration

162 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,708 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the cleanliness and punctuality of the service. However, there was a mention regarding concerns with air conditioning not functioning as expected. Overall, travelers appreciated the tidy environment and timely schedules provided during their journeys.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Riversdale recent customer reviews

One of the good experiences. Everything clean, tidy and on time from start to finish.

Jan K.

1 January 2025

I had the Impression that the Airconditioning wasn‘t working quite like it was supposed to

Martha Louisa O.

2 February 2023

Awesome, comfortable. Stops too short (30mins better) aircon intermittent. Extend trip time by 30mins so people don’t feel so rushed - then more comfortable trip with realistic duration expectation. Will take bus again for sure 👌

Kieron G.

15 December 2021

Big Sky

3.5/52,958 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,884 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52,691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,105 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,211 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.2

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Riversdale?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Stops in Riversdale

A - Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)

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

What's the distance between Cape Town and Riversdale by coach?
The distance between Cape Town and Riversdale by coach is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
How can I get from Cape Town to Riversdale without driving?
You can travel to Riversdale from Cape Town by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

£15

11/11

£14

Today

£14

13/11

£15

14/11

£14

15/11

£13

16/11

No data

17/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Riversdale, ZA was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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 Riversdale, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £29 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Riversdale, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Eagle Liner 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.