How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay start at R 383. The average price for this route is around R 751. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 420 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Mossel Bay route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

A bus trip from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay produces an estimated 10 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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?

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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay from R 369 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 15m	14:35	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	17:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 10m	00:40	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Fastest
Bus	06:20	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 15m	14:35	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	17:30	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	7h 10m	00:40	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	16:55	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	8h 40m	01:35	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 25m	02:25	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:35	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	6h 25m	02:00	MOSSEL BAY	Fastest
Bus	05:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	14:15	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	06:20	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 15m	14:35	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	16:55	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	8h 40m	01:35	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:11 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 383, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

420 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Mossel Bay?

Stops in Grahamstown

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The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Stops in Mossel Bay

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Mossel Bay
Shell Truckport, Cnr Gericke Rd and Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6506, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45773 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 456

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Mossel Bay recent customer reviews

The bus was 3 hours 40 minutes late without a notification. The journey was also not 7H55min as indicated. It was terrible. Ill never use Intercape again

Hardus V.

22 July 2024

APM WC

2/53 119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/512 045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53 438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511 169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay 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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay start at R 383. The average price for this route is around R 751. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 420 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Mossel Bay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay at 05:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay produces an estimated 10 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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
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 Grahamstown to Mossel Bay?
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

29/01

R 400

30/01

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Today

R 547

01/02

R 428

02/02

R 485

03/02

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04/02

R 369

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The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay was searched and found on 04 Feb 2026 with a price of R 369

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

You can expect to pay from R 369 to R 2 154 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 369, which is on 2026-02-04.

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.