How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Prince Albert?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Prince Albert start at R 434. The average price for this route is around R 687. 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 Prince Albert?

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Prince Albert is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 320 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Prince Albert route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 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 Prince Albert?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Prince Albert at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:45.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Prince Albert produces an estimated 8 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 Prince Albert?

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 Prince Albert?

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 Prince Albert?

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 Prince Albert?

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 Prince Albert from R 520 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Prince Albert on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	4h 25m	00:10	Prince Albert Road - Service Station, N1	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	4h 25m	00:10	Prince Albert Road - Service Station, N1	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	5h 10m	16:55	Prince Albert Road - Service Station, N1	No tags
Bus	11:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	5h 10m	16:55	Prince Albert Road - Service Station, N1	No tags
Bus	11:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	5h 10m	16:55	Prince Albert Road - Service Station, N1	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:37 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Prince Albert

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 434, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 10mAverage duration

320 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Prince Albert?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Prince Albert

A
Prince Albert Road - Service Station, N1
Service station , Prince Albert Road, 2a N1, South Africa
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 468 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53 158 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3158 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 429

Big Sky Express Cape Town Prince Albert recent customer reviews

Safe driving good checking on passengers before leaving friendly helpful driver and assistant¹

Hildegarde V.

28 December 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Prince Albert, ZA 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 Prince Albert?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Prince Albert start at R 434. The average price for this route is around R 687. 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 Prince Albert?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Prince Albert is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 320 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Prince Albert route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 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 Prince Albert?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Prince Albert at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Prince Albert?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Prince Albert produces an estimated 8 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 Prince Albert?
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 Prince Albert?
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 Prince Albert?
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 Prince Albert?
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.

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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Prince Albert, ZA was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 511

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 Prince Albert, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 511 to R 1 649 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Prince Albert, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 576, which is on 2025-12-17.