How far is Cape Town from Upington by coach?

The journey from Upington to Cape Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 414 miles (667 km).

What is the best way to go from Upington to Cape Town without flying?

To travel from Upington to Cape Town without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Upington to Cape Town from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Upington to Cape Town on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Cape Town on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Cape Town on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Cape Town on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Cape Town on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	08:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	19:45	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	09:45	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:42 SAST.

Get from Upington to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13hAverage duration

406 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,842 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

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.

2 October 2025

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.

30 January 2025

The bus broke down and had to wait 2-3 hrs for the mechanic to come. 16hrs later, still on the road.

Meg C.

8 March 2024

FF Gertse

1.5/5417 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.2

Based on 417 reviews, the company was rated 1.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FF Gertse ticket prices on this trip start at £47

FFGERTSE Upington Cape Town recent customer reviews

Absolutely useless, postponed 4 hours before the trip to the next day and have not sent a new ticket and refuse to answer the phone

Daniel M.

5 December 2023

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

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Cape Town?

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Upington to Cape Town

How far is Cape Town from Upington by coach?
The journey from Upington to Cape Town by coach covers an approximate distance of 414 miles (667 km).
What is the best way to go from Upington to Cape Town without flying?
To travel from Upington to Cape Town without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£28

17/11

£26

Today

£23

19/11

£28

20/11

£32

21/11

£30

22/11

£30

23/11

£30

The cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

To 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 £23 to £39 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 £28, which is on 2025-11-19.