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Bus Gweru to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Bus Gweru to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$87
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:30 PM
Distance1209 miles (1950 km)

Gweru to Cape Town Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:30PM
Minimum Price$86
Average Ticket Price$87
Minimum Trip Duration1d9h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d9h
Distance1209 miles (1950 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNitol Transport
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gweru - Cape Town

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Cape Town without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Gweru to Cape Town takes around 1d 9h on average, but you can get there in as little as 1d 9h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1219 miles (1965 km) that separate the two cities.

Gweru and Cape Town are 1219 miles (1965 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Nitol Transport. The number of buses from Gweru to Cape Town can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Gweru to Cape Town a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The only daily bus traveling from Gweru to Cape Town usually leaves at 3:30 PM and is provided by Nitol Transport.

Most of the buses traveling from Gweru to Cape Town leave from Gweru and arrive at Bellville. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $86.

The bus ticket costs $87 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $86 to $88, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are District Six Museum, Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point, Franschhoek, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Bo-Kaap Museum.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Gweru to Cape Town. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gweru and Cape Town!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gweru to Cape Town, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gweru to Cape Town that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gweru to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus from Cape Town to Gweru

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