How much is the bus ticket from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town start from NZ$41. The average price for this route is around NZ$76. 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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 368 miles (594 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Badela .

Which bus companies service the Graaff Reinet to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Makalala Transport , APM WC , Badela , Eagle Liner , Big Tree , Big Sky , Gxaweni , Flexi City Connect , Jacobs Coaches , Jobela Star , Mavumisa Transport , Wez We Coaches , Ramalo , ilulaBus , Chilwans Express , FF Gertse .

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

The earliest bus departs from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town at 6:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town generates an estimated 14.833875 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 Graaff Reinet 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 45780 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Graaff Reinet 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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?

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.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Graaff Reinet to Cape Town from NZ$42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Cape Town on May 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	Engen Gem Garage	8h 15m	7:35am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h	2:00am	CAPE TOWN	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	13h 5m	7:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:20pm	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h 55m	3:15am	CAPE TOWN	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	9h 30m	4:00am	CAPE TOWN	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:46 PM SAST.

Get from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just NZ$41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

368 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Graaff Reinet and Cape Town?

Stops in Graaff Reinet

A
Engen Gem Garage
101-105 Church St, KFC Gem Engen Garage
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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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,780 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning a big difference in quality between Sleepliner and Budgutliner. They complain about not being able to use the toilet at the first stop. Additionally, some customers mention poor customer service from bus driver and assistant, as well as inadequate measures for safety during the pandemic.

Intercape Mainliner Graaff Reinet Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus was more than 45 minutes late to arrive at my pickup point, with no communication, and no personnel on site to keep passengers informed. This is very stressful. It then spent more than an hour at a stop 3 hours from the destination with noone disembarking, no one joining, no refuelling, and no explanation. We were therefore more than 2 hours late to arrive at our destination, with no apology.

Joel O.

May 28, 2024

I used the sleepliner previously and now I was using budgutliner. There is a big difference with everything I couldn't even went to the toilet at the first stop

Vanessa B.

November 1, 2022

Customer service from bus driver and assistant was not helpful and the measures put in place for was poor.

Creflo K.

January 11, 2022

Makalala Transport

2.9/5238 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

APM WC

2.1/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Based on 3119 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at NZ$42

APMWC Graaff Reinet Cape Town recent customer reviews

Horrible, the driver looked tired, no one even checking the tickets meaning anyone can just board with or without tickets. The drivers always keeps 5 seats open for what while we that are paying must suffer seating uncomfortable. Bus was late no communication whatsoever.

Thozama M.

January 2, 2026

Service sucks! No after hours contact number. Ladies waiting on bus at garage and cannot reach out to the company to hear if bus is still coming or if we should go back home. Then we'll loose our money again.

Charnelle C.

July 31, 2024

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.0

Eagle Liner

2.7/511,169 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Graaff Reinet Cape Town recent customer reviews

Very bad my it was my sister's 1st time the driver were very impatient and she wasn't dropped at her stop she was very scared I'm very very disappointed

Donicia M.

December 6, 2025

I enjoyed how time efficient they were and the occasional bathroom breaks were on point. I also liked the comfortability of the seats and how well ventilated the bus was.

Somila B.

June 26, 2024

The bus was supposed to pick us up at 09:30pm but only arrived at 01:30am. We were supposed to be dropped off by 05:30am, it is currently 10am and we are still travelling.

Erin S.

February 8, 2024

Big Tree

2.6/5121 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,439 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Gxaweni

2.0/5108 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.6

Flexi City Connect

2.4/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.9

Jacobs Coaches

2.2/5101 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.9

Jobela Star

2.6/5303 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

Mavumisa Transport

2.9/5101 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.4

Wez We Coaches

1.6/5565 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Ramalo

3.0/528 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.0

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi0.0

ilulaBus

2.1/5825 reviews

Staff2.0

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

Chilwans Express

FF Gertse

1.4/5471 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness0.5

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Graaff Reinet 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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town start from NZ$41. The average price for this route is around NZ$76. 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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 368 miles (594 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Graaff Reinet to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Makalala Transport, APM WC, Badela, Eagle Liner, Big Tree, Big Sky, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches, Jobela Star, Mavumisa Transport, Wez We Coaches, Ramalo, ilulaBus, Chilwans Express, FF Gertse.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town at 6:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town generates an estimated 14.833875 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 Graaff Reinet 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 45780 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Graaff Reinet 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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, 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.

Best price found

04/30

NZ$42

05/01

NZ$46

Today

NZ$48

05/03

NZ$64

05/04

NZ$46

05/05

NZ$42

05/06

NZ$42

05/07

NZ$42

The cheapest trip from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town was searched and found on Apr 30, 2026 with a price of NZ$42

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

You can expect to pay from NZ$42 to NZ$160 for a bus ticket from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$42 which is on 2026-05-05.

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.