What is the distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town?

The distance separating Bulawayo and Cape Town is 1136 miles (1833 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

If you're headed to Cape Town from Bulawayo, chances are that your bus will leave from 114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo and arrive at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Two Oceans Aquarium, Robben Island, Koopmans-De Wet House and District Six Museum.

Bus Bulawayo to Cape Town from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bulawayo to Cape Town on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	11:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Bulawayo to Cape Town on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	11:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Bulawayo to Cape Town on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	11:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:07 PM CAT.

Get from Bulawayo to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

1135 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bulawayo and Cape Town?

Stops in Bulawayo

A
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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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 Bulawayo to Cape Town by bus

What is the distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bulawayo to Cape Town?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$72

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$72

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$71

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$72

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$72

The cheapest trip from Bulawayo to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $104 for a bus ticket from Bulawayo to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-24.