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According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about Intercape bus service. Some customers complain about uncomfortable seats and rude staff, while others praise the punctuality and stops during the journey. It is suggested that Intercape improves their service quality by providing more information on ticket types and ensuring comfortable seating arrangements. Overall, it seems that some improvements are needed to enhance the travel experience for passengers.
Intercape Budgetliner Express Cape Town Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The bud ran out of fuel. Stuck on the side of the road. One of the bud officials actually asked us if we could pay R8000.00 for diesel to continue. Three hour delay while there was no information available to the people waiting at the destination
The journey was horrible. It was a long journey that I couldn't expect to be something unfunny because of the following reasons: 1. The aircon was not working and the outside temperature reached 37 degrees. Imagine traveling under 37 degrees on a bus that do not open the windows. 2. The driver was stopping all the time and some passengers with connecting trip, ending up evacuating some passengers to another Intercape bus to avoid delays on getting to JHB and not loose their connecting buses 3. Bad smell on toilet, lack of water
Drivers Take Care Of Their Passengers And They Communicate With With Us About Everything.
According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service as they experienced delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across all the reviews, resulting in inconvenience for passengers who had to wait for several hours.
Wez We Coaches Cape Town Johannesburg recent customer reviews
Extremely disappointing! The bus came 4 hours late, We were scheduled to arrive at 10:00am but we arrived at 18:00. It’s a very uncomfortable bus for a long distance drive
Nothing, bad service never take this bus till now 14h27 we re in free state again 2 hrs to Johannesburg
They charge for my bags R450 just a simple suitcase and the bus depart time was 12:00 pm but we departed from Cape Town around 17:30
According to the reviews, customers have mixed opinions about the service. Some mention discomfort due to small and hard seats, lack of charging ports, and difficulties with using the toilet. However, others appreciate friendly staff and moderate speed. It is suggested that improvements should be made regarding charging ports and toilet door functionality for a better travel experience.
Intercity Xpress Cape Town Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I was supposed to travel with intercity bus of 3 :30 of which they change me to 7 :30 pm bus which was not even intercity but eagle liner what a horrible service with the long distance buses..Very disappointed how they treat their customers
Bus was very comfortable,but the old driver was very rude and impatient.i asked how many minutes left to reach Johannesburg and he just ignored me.
The bus two hours late in arriving at my destination and two hours late to depart
According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. They mention missing buses from Johannesburg and state that they will not use this service again.
Greyhound Cape Town Johannesburg recent customer reviews
Bus was comfortable and it was in good condition. The only draw back was I felt like the was no enough rests on the road while the toilet was out of order
Aircon not working, commuting with passengers without source of identification, Bus stopping at No Stopping Zones, Suspension needs urgent attention, Headlights and etc
it was terrible, the bus had a window that was broken so it was tattling through out the trip the drivers were unfriendly we had to swop buses randomly in Potch my lagged on the second bus was not handled properly even after asking the guy packing to be careful with my second bag,, which had important things that I wanted handled properly, an overall bad experience
Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by Eagle Liner. Multiple reviews mention issues such as delays, late arrivals, and unprofessionalism from the staff. There are also concerns about bus maintenance, including broken windows and loud engines. Some customers have experienced problems with their luggage as well. However, there are a few positive comments regarding friendly staff and value for money.
Eagle Liner Cape Town Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I enjoyed everything about the journey ….even thou I think that they have to change on how they dealing with online tickets ….they separated us while we booked two tickets online with the same information
My experience with Eagle Liner is good even though the bus was late in 30min but everything else was smoth ,friendly drivers who made us laugh and made the trip bareble
I enjoyed t he fact that I could charge my cell.I did not enjoyed the fact that the was 3 hours late at arrival, the Aircons did not work and a very rude driver that told me that I think I'm special. I will not make use of your services ever again.
Cape Town to Johannesburg Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 42 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 10:15AM - 7:45PM |
Minimum Price | $24 |
Average Ticket Price | $37 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 14h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 18h30m |
Distance | 782 miles (1261 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, WEZWECOACHES, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Johannesburg?
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Bus Station - Civic CentreOld Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Bus Station - Old Marine DriveSasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Civic CentrePark City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg StationMozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Bethrams84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Eaglecity Kerk Street77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Kerk StreetSouthgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Southgate Shopping CentreFrequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Johannesburg
The bus is the best choice to get to Johannesburg without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
The average travel time from Cape Town to Johannesburg is about 18h 30m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 14h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 784 miles (1263 km) that separate the two cities.
About 784 miles (1263 km) separate Cape Town and Johannesburg.
You can choose from 42 travel times and travel with Intercape, WEZWECOACHES and Intercity Xpress. The number of buses from Cape Town to Johannesburg can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 10:15 AM and ending at 7:45 PM.
If you're headed to Johannesburg from Cape Town, chances are that your bus will leave from Bellville and arrive at Johannesburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $20, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.
The average price of a one-way ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg is $37. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $20 to $85, so it's good to do your research before booking.
Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, Old Fort and Constitution Hill, Johannesburg Zoo, FNB Stadium and Liliesleaf.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $66 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2024-04-21.
Usually WEZWECOACHES 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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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg, get comfy and count the stars.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Somerset West
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Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Knysna to Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Springbok to Cape Town
- Bus Queenstown - Cape Town
- Kimberley - Cape Town
- Bus from King William’s Town to Cape Town
- Bus Butterworth - Cape Town
- Welkom - Cape Town
- Bus from George to Cape Town
- Bus Idutywa - Cape Town
- Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
- Bus from Mossel Bay to Cape Town
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- Cofimvaba - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Johannesburg
Buses Leaving from Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Harare
- Bus Johannesburg - Maputo
- Johannesburg - Gaborone
- Bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
- Bus Johannesburg - Bulawayo
- Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
- Bus Johannesburg - Matatiele
- Johannesburg - Mount Frere
- Bus from Johannesburg to Newcastle
- Bus Johannesburg - King William’s Town
- Johannesburg - Ladysmith
- Bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane
- Bus Johannesburg - Idutywa
Buses Going to Johannesburg
- Bus from East London to Johannesburg
- Bus Kimberley - Johannesburg
- Polokwane - Johannesburg
- Bus from Nelspruit to Johannesburg
- Bus Queenstown - Johannesburg
- Heidelberg - Johannesburg
- Bus from Matatiele to Johannesburg
- Bus King William’s Town - Johannesburg
- Grahamstown - Johannesburg
- Bus from Mount Frere to Johannesburg
- Bus Kuruman - Johannesburg
- Kathu - Johannesburg
- Bus from Kokstad to Johannesburg
- Bus Welkom - Johannesburg
- George - Johannesburg
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Bus Durban - Cape Town
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Cape Town - Durban
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Bus Bloemfontein - Pretoria
- Cape Town - King William’s Town