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Today26 Apr
from US$44
Tomorrow27 Apr
from US$27
Sun28 Apr
from US$25
Mon29 Apr
from US$25
Tue30 Apr
from US$27
Wed1 May
from US$26
Thu2 May
from US$28
Fri3 May
from US$28

Cheap buses leaving today

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Scheiding St & Bosman St, Coach Terminus
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Cape Town
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$44
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Scheiding St & Bosman St, Coach Terminus
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$44
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner ExpressIntercape Budgetliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$54
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner ExpressIntercape Budgetliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$50
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape SleeplinerIntercape Sleepliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$73
Bus Pretoria to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Bus Pretoria to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration20h 30m
Number of daily buses31
Earliest bus departure05:30
Distance800 miles
Latest bus departure19:00

Pretoria to Cape Town buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses31
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures05:30 - 19:00
Minimum PriceUS$23
Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Minimum Trip Duration17h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration20h30m
Distance800 miles
Bus companies on this routeIntercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Big Sky
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Pretoria - Cape Town

The average bus ticket price from Pretoria to Cape Town is US$37. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pretoria to Cape Town is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Pretoria and Cape Town is around 20h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 814 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Pretoria to Cape Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pretoria to Cape Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Pretoria to Cape Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa.

Buses travelling between Pretoria and Cape Town leave from Pretoria Station or Pretoria Station and arrive at Bellville, Bus Station - Civic Centre, Bus Station - Old Marine Drive.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
24/04
US$25
25/04
US$25
Today
US$24
27/04
US$24
28/04
US$24
29/04
US$23
30/04
US$24
01/05
US$23
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Cape Town was searched and found on 29 Apr 2024 with a price of US$23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Cape Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, which is on 2024-04-29.

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 Pretoria and Cape Town!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pretoria to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pretoria to Cape Town will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Pretoria to Cape Town, 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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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!

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