Bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Grahamstown on April 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst StreetCheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)No tags
Big SkyBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Intercape Office, Bathurst Street (Next to Frontier Hotel)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Bellville - Greyhound Office
Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:18 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Grahamstown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just THB 786, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day
14hAverage Duration
462 milesDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Grahamstown by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Grahamstown start from THB 786. The average price for this route is around THB 1,517. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Grahamstown is 14h, covering a distance of 462 miles (745 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Grahamstown route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, ilulaBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Grahamstown at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    A bus trip from Cape Town to Grahamstown generates an estimated 18.621225000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    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 45780 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Grahamstown?

    According to Busbud traveler 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
04/19
THB 830
04/20
THB 871
Today
THB 900
04/22
THB 925
04/23
THB 930
04/24
THB 925
04/25
THB 901
04/26
THB 915
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Grahamstown was searched and found on Apr 19, 2026 with a price of THB 830

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

You can expect to pay from THB 830 to THB 3,325 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at THB 901 which is on 2026-04-25.

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.

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