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

The cheapest bus tickets from Ngcobo to Cape Town start at R 635. The average price for this route is around R 823. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Ngcobo to Cape Town is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 929 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Badela .

Which bus companies service the Ngcobo to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Makalala Transport , Big Sky , APM WC , Badela , Gxaweni , Flexi City Connect .

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

The earliest bus departs from Ngcobo to Cape Town at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 17:15.

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

A bus trip from Ngcobo to Cape Town produces an estimated 23 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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?

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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

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

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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?

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 Ngcobo to Cape Town from R 484 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures from Ngcobo to Cape Town on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:55	1 Bus Rank, Engcobo	15h 35m	06:30	1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore	Cheapest
Bus	17:15	Intercape Bus stop at Engcobo	14h 5m	07:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	12:30	Intercape Bus stop at Engcobo	19h 15m	07:45	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	17:15	Intercape Bus stop at Engcobo	14h 5m	07:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	14:55	1 Bus Rank, Engcobo	16h 5m	07:00	1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore	No tags

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Get from Ngcobo to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 635, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

15h 15mAverage duration

929 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Passengers generally appreciated the comfortable seating and smooth driving experience, with many highlighting the friendly staff and clean buses. However, some users noted that delays were a common issue, along with inconsistent charging sockets on board. Despite these minor inconveniences, travelers expressed satisfaction overall with their journeys.

Intercape Mainliner Ngcobo Cape Town recent customer reviews

Bus was 1hour late . Toilets smells of pee. Bus was super crowded . But the driver was friendly and driving nicely

Athi N.

20 January 2026

The bus was late. The time now is 10:35 I was supposed to be in Cape Town by 06:30 but I am still on my way! Bad service

Nomzamo K.

11 January 2026

The only issue I had was lack of communication to let us know that the bus was delayed

Brian N.

7 January 2026

Makalala Transport

3/5238 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi1.2

Users generally express satisfaction with their travel experience, highlighting the friendly conductors and a warm, safe environment. Many enjoyed their journeys without significant complaints. However, some noted minor issues such as a lack of music on board and occasional cold temperatures during trips. Overall, the service is well-regarded by passengers.

Makalala Transport Ngcobo Cape Town recent customer reviews

The service was very poor from the start we ended traveling with the most unconfirtable transport because their bus had to go back Eastern and they lied and said there's a problem with the bus engine

Sinazo J.

1 January 2026

They took way too long . It was not a Makalala bus but a different one and that was not communicated with us.

Noxolo M.

30 December 2025

The worst bus service ever I will never use that bus ever again. Had a lot of stops the bus breaks down in every 20 minutes. Changed buses like 3/4 times to Cape Town

Sizipiwe M.

21 June 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53 438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/53 119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

Gxaweni

2/5108 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

WiFi0.6

Passengers have noted that the bus service is generally punctual and comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. The drivers are praised for their patience and communication skills. However, there were concerns about last-minute changes to pickup locations without prior notice, as well as overbooking issues causing delays in departure times.

Gxaweni Ngcobo Cape Town recent customer reviews

They sent massages at 9:30 in the morning.. they said I must go to Cofimvaba that is where my bus stops it doesn’t stop at Ngcobo on that time when I was booking my ticket they said they stop at Ngcobo so I had to use my own money for transport from Ngcobo to Cofimvaba which is R80, I didn’t have enough money for food so I didn’t eat anything from Cofimvaba to Cape Town.. because that R80 I was going to buy food, I had to use it for transport.

Zenande T.

14 October 2025

The Bus that took us was not the Bus we bought tickets for and the bus that took us had low standards, it didn't even charging points. My experience was very bad, I was not even picked up from my town address we had to travel to another town and pay extra to catch the bus because it doesn't stop on our but when buying tickets there's no explanation that the Bus won't stop. Your service was very poor.

Sibusiso M.

12 October 2025

The bus didn't come no communication when I try to contact them they don't answer the phone. I had to make another plan to get to Cape

Unathi M.

9 October 2025

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ngcobo to Cape Town 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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ngcobo to Cape Town start at R 635. The average price for this route is around R 823. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Ngcobo to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Ngcobo to Cape Town is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 929 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Ngcobo to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Makalala Transport, Big Sky, APM WC, Badela, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ngcobo to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Ngcobo to Cape Town at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 17:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ngcobo to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Ngcobo to Cape Town produces an estimated 23 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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?
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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ngcobo to Cape Town?
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 Ngcobo to Cape Town?
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

04/02

R 922

05/02

R 699

Today

R 610

07/02

R 852

08/02

R 759

09/02

R 694

10/02

R 798

11/02

R 484

The cheapest trip from Ngcobo to Cape Town was searched and found on 11 Feb 2026 with a price of R 484

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

You can expect to pay from R 484 to R 1 492 for a bus ticket from Ngcobo to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 484, which is on 2026-02-11.

Usually Big Sky 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.