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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Pinetown start at R 929. The average price for this route is around R 1 335. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Pinetown is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1256 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Pinetown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Pinetown at 07:30. And the latest bus departs at 19:15.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Pinetown produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Pinetown?

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 3118 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

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

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 Pinetown?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Pinetown from R 902 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Pinetown on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Pinetown on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Pinetown on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	23h	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 2h	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:36 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Pinetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 929, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1256 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 514 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44514 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 R 929

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Pinetown recent customer reviews

The bus took longer to arrive. It delay with more than 3 hours. Drivers were not communicating at all.

Thimna T.

28 January 2025

Bus arrived late, breaks failed, took too long to bring a replacement then sat am hour in the replacement waiting to get on the road and even the replacement double decker had leaks. Not good at all

Robyn K.

5 November 2024

We could barely breathe in that bus, which caused nausea and vomiting for me and my daughter. No windows and air conditioning that barely works made my trip miserable.

Thabisile M.

29 July 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53 174 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Pinetown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Pinetown start at R 929. The average price for this route is around R 1 335. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cape Town to Pinetown?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Pinetown is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1256 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Pinetown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Pinetown?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Pinetown at 07:30. And the latest bus departs at 19:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Pinetown?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Pinetown produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Pinetown?
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 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Pinetown?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cape Town to Pinetown?
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 Pinetown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

13/12

R 1 928

14/12

R 1 728

Today

R 1 715

16/12

R 1 497

17/12

R 1 610

18/12

R 1 591

19/12

R 1 856

20/12

R 1 676

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Pinetown was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 497

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 Pinetown as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 497 to R 2 423 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Pinetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 497, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Big Sky, 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.