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

The cheapest bus tickets from Adelaide to Cape Town start from RUB 2,577. The average price for this route is around RUB 4,037. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Adelaide to Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Adelaide to Cape Town is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 458 miles (738 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 40m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Adelaide to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Jacobs Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Badela .

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

The earliest bus departs from Adelaide to Cape Town at 4:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Adelaide to Cape Town generates an estimated 18.428649999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Adelaide 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 45779 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Adelaide 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 has the most timely service from Adelaide to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Adelaide to Cape Town?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Adelaide to Cape Town from RUB 2,651 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Adelaide to Cape Town on April 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Stringfellow Street	10h 40m	5:40am	Bus Station - Civic Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:20pm	Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)	11h 40m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)	12h	4:50am	Bus Station - Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)	11h 40m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)	11h 40m	8:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:49 AM SAST.

Get from Adelaide to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just RUB 2,577, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

458 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,780 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to user feedback, the customer service provided by employees is highly appreciated. However, some users have mentioned that seating arrangements can be frustrating for taller passengers due to restrictions on sitting in front rows with more legroom. This issue has been noted across multiple experiences with Intercape buses.

Intercape Mainliner Adelaide Cape Town recent customer reviews

It was good but frustrating as a tall person and not allowed to sit in the front seats 1 or 2 rows in were there is more legroom. It is an issue on all the intercape busses I have been on. Either empty or bags on them.

Peter M.

December 8, 2025

The customer service was very good more special in your employees

Nomaphelo S.

July 30, 2025

Jacobs Coaches

2.2/5101 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.9

Based on 101 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Jacobs Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at RUB 2,712

JACOBSCOACHES Adelaide Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus is in good condition but the trip was very bad the bus arrived late and yet it was stopping all the, letting us wait for stupid things as if they didn't care about us, I never had a bus trip this long with the Jacob's coaches I'll never recommend it to anyone

Vuyokazi K.

December 31, 2023

Flexi City Connect

2.4/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.9

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.0

ZA bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Adelaide to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Adelaide to Cape Town start from RUB 2,577. The average price for this route is around RUB 4,037. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Adelaide to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Adelaide to Cape Town is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 458 miles (738 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 40m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Adelaide to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Jacobs Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Badela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Adelaide to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Adelaide to Cape Town at 4:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Adelaide to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Adelaide to Cape Town generates an estimated 18.428649999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Adelaide 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 45779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Adelaide 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 has the most timely service from Adelaide to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Adelaide to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

04/17

RUB 3,618

04/18

RUB 3,617

Today

RUB 2,651

04/20

RUB 3,354

04/21

RUB 3,368

04/22

RUB 3,545

04/23

RUB 3,531

04/24

RUB 3,531

The cheapest trip from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Apr 19, 2026 with a price of RUB 2,651

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

You can expect to pay from RUB 2,651 to RUB 7,363 for a bus ticket from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 3,354 which is on 2026-04-20.

Usually Flexi City Connect 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.