Find coaches from Upington to Cape Town

Next departures

Next departures from Upington to Cape Town on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Fastest
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)No tags

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Get from Upington to Cape Town

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The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
13hAverage duration
654 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Upington to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$44
Average bus trip duration13h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure19:45
Distance653 km

Upington to Cape Town Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Upington - Cape Town

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Upington to Cape Town cost?

    The bus ticket price from Upington to Cape Town starts at US$37. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Upington to Cape Town is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Upington to Cape Town?

    The average travel time between Upington and Cape Town is around 13h, although the fastest bus will take about 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 667 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Upington and Cape Town?

    The number of buses from Upington to Cape Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Upington to Cape Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Upington to Cape Town?

    When taking the bus from Upington to Cape Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, FF Gertse.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Upington to Cape Town?

    Buses travelling between Upington and Cape Town leave from Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street or Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre and arrive at Bellville - 8 Mabel St., Bus Station - Civic Centre, Bus Station - Old Marine Drive.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/10
US$33
30/10
US$32
Today
US$32
01/11
US$33
02/11
US$36
03/11
US$35
04/11
US$33
05/11
US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on 30 Oct 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Upington to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33, which is on 2025-11-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Upington to Cape Town.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Upington to Cape Town.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Upington to Cape Town will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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