How much is the bus ticket from Kimberley to Hopetown?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Hopetown start at R 368. The average price for this route is around R 636. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Hopetown?

The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Hopetown is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 171 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Hopetown route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Greyhound South Africa , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Big Sky , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Hopetown?

The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Hopetown at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Hopetown?

A bus trip from Kimberley to Hopetown produces an estimated 4 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 Kimberley to Hopetown?

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 Kimberley to Hopetown?

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 Kimberley to Hopetown?

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 Kimberley to Hopetown?

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 Kimberley to Hopetown from R 404 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kimberley to Hopetown on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:15	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	1h 55m	01:10	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	Cheapest
Bus	02:15	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	1h 10m	03:25	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	1h 35m	03:25	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	20:55	KIMBERLEY (TOURISM INFO CENTER) - Northside Tourism Information Centre	2h 10m	23:05	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	17:25	Kimberley (Shell Ultra City) - Shell Ultra City, N12, Kimberley, 8301	1h 35m	19:00	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 12/09/2025 SAST.

Get from Kimberley to Hopetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 368, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1h 40mAverage duration

171 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 546 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 229 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/511 307 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 11307 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at R 368

Intercity Xpress Kimberley Hopetown recent customer reviews

Bus was 2 hours late. We almost crashed in a head to head. Bus was dirty. Full of plastic bags and empty cold drink bottles, but we survived.

Alex S.

4 May 2024

APM WC

2/52 835 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53 179 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5819 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kimberley, ZA to Hopetown 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 Kimberley to Hopetown?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Hopetown start at R 368. The average price for this route is around R 636. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Hopetown?
The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Hopetown is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 171 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Hopetown route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Hopetown?
The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Hopetown at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Hopetown?
A bus trip from Kimberley to Hopetown produces an estimated 4 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 Kimberley to Hopetown?
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 Kimberley to Hopetown?
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 Kimberley to Hopetown?
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 Kimberley to Hopetown?
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

14/12

R 369

15/12

R 376

Today

R 404

17/12

No data

18/12

R 479

19/12

R 506

20/12

R 406

21/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Kimberley, ZA to Hopetown was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 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 Kimberley, ZA to Hopetown as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 369 to R 1 646 for a bus ticket from Kimberley, ZA to Hopetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 406, which is on 2025-12-20.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.