Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bloemfontein Tourist Centre | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Bloemfontein Tourist Centre | Bellville - Greyhound Office | No tags |
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Get from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Cape Town?
Stops in Bloemfontein
- A
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa - B
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Cape Town start from $24. The average price for this route is around $56. 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 Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Bloemfontein to Cape Town is 13h 20m, covering a distance of 559 miles (902 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by MB Transport.
Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Atlantic, Freeway Coaches, MB Transport, tamuka, APM WC, Hope Diamond Transport, Flexi City Connect, Travel RSA.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Cape Town at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Cape Town generates an estimated 22.527975 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 Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is tamuka, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 239 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company tamuka has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is tamuka, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloemfontein to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is tamuka, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Cape Town was searched and found on Jun 7, 2026 with a price of $33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $33 to $63 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2026-06-07.
Usually 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.
