How much is the bus ticket from Idutywa to Cape Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Idutywa to Cape Town start from $30. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 Idutywa to Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Idutywa to Cape Town is 17h 40m, covering a distance of 585 miles (943 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by Badela .

Which bus companies service the Idutywa to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Makalala Transport , Big Sky , Badela , Mavumisa Transport , Jobela Star , Flexi City Connect , APM WC .

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

The earliest bus departs from Idutywa to Cape Town at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 4:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Idutywa to Cape Town generates an estimated 24 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 Idutywa 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 45773 reviews.

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

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.

Bus Idutywa to Cape Town from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures for Idutywa to Cape Town on February 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Bp Garage - Main Road	16h 20m	5:20am	1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Bus Rank, 1929 N2	15h 15m	2:00am	CAPE TOWN	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	IDUTYWA	17h 15m	4:00am	CAPE TOWN	No tags
Bus	11:00am	IDUTYWA	18h	5:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Bp Garage - Main Road	16h	5:00am	1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore	No tags

Get from Idutywa to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

17h 40mAverage Duration

585 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Idutywa and Cape Town?

Stops in Idutywa

A
Bp Garage - Main Road
BP - Main Road., Idutywa, 5000, South Africa
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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 - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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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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Intercape

3.5/545,775 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have consistently praised the friendly and caring nature of Intercape's drivers, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of their buses. However, some users reported delays in bus schedules and issues with charging ports not functioning properly. Overall, many travelers enjoyed their journeys due to attentive staff and smooth driving experiences.

Intercape Mainliner Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

First time I used intercape driver and gatyi is very rude and 8hours on the road bus broken .why dont check the bus first before it's unfair because some people go to work now your bus delay.

Veg M.

December 29, 2025

Punctuality, customer service,cleanliness inside out all was perfect-big up Intercape

Wendy M.

December 27, 2025

The driver who drive 8121 was very good I sleep all the way from Queenstown to leinsburg and the bus was so comfortable but next time I want to book express we have a nice journey pls fix that problem at idutywa pls

Jackson J.

December 27, 2025

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Passengers have shared positive experiences regarding the safety and driving quality of their journeys. However, some users noted that buses were occasionally late or replaced without prior notice, leading to dissatisfaction. Additionally, there were mentions of cold temperatures on board and lengthy routes with numerous stops affecting comfort levels during travel.

Eagle Liner Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy anything, no charging ports, sit not adjusting, toilet not clean and drivers not friendly

Needy Milisa M.

December 28, 2025

I didn't enjoy my trip and is the second time now the bus was too cold and one of the drivers was drunk

Ntombifikile D.

May 31, 2025

The driving was great but the bus was cold and the route was too long from George back to Wooster the where too many stops

Yonela N.

April 3, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

According to user feedback, the bus service is generally praised for its friendly and attentive staff, as well as comfortable and luxurious conditions. However, a common concern among users is that buses tend to arrive late. Additionally, some passengers noted that communication about route details could be improved to enhance the travel experience further.

Intercity Xpress Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

We didn't arrive by the time we were supposed to arrive plus the bus was not stable

Liso R.

November 3, 2025

The bus got stucked for more than 3 hours. We were supposed to be at our destination by 08:00am but even now we have not arrived 😠🤬😡

Usonele M.

October 8, 2025

Firstly the bus was 2hours late and there was no communication secondly we had to offload our baggage’s on our own what I like is the bus is neat and warm charging ports are working

Nozamile M.

June 14, 2025

Makalala Transport

3/5238 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Based on 238 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at $41

MAKALALATRANSPORT Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus is early and does not wait for the actual time, so people are left behind On the positive side, drivers were so friend and the bus has a wifi and it is neat

Xola Q.

January 30, 2024

I didn’t enjoy it, it was a taxi first but I booked a bus, second we had to change 3times coz taxis were faulty and it ddnt stick to the time of booking

Anathi X.

January 18, 2024

The bus was very uncomfortable,the was a problem with wheel that made the bus to shake the whole entire trip

Nangamso M.

October 10, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting early arrivals and clean, comfortable buses. The drivers are described as vigilant and customer service is praised for its elegance. However, there were concerns about safety due to speeding on long-distance trips and initial cold temperatures inside the bus.

Badela Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy because my phone was off and thd bus had no charging pits. So it was difficult for me to reach my destination

Lindiswa S.

January 4, 2026

Arrived early,being able to go to work. Driver is vigilant Arrived safe. Bus is clean and comfortable. Elegant customer service. Enkosi kakhulu

Nomalowa M.

December 6, 2024

Very horrible, the bus was 1 hour late without being informed we waited on the scorching sun. Afterwards the bus arrived very dirty, aircon not working, we were sweating, even windows were not working. The bus took a while to stop and allow us to buy food and go to the toilets. It was my first and last trip with the bus.

Ntombovuyo D.

January 31, 2024

Mavumisa Transport

3/5101 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.4

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that everything was in order and expressing enjoyment during their journey. Additionally, they noted feeling safe while traveling with Mavumisa, indicating a reliable service overall.

Mavumisa Transport Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

Service from the drivers was very good. Condition of bus was very bad charger pot was not working, heat from the beginning of trip no air cooling conditioner.

Tembela B.

November 4, 2025

They changed the bus without a notice,made a chaos.They didn't keep the departure time.They delayed the bus knowing that they have good drivers for speed to cover the time.I was not comfortable I couldn't even sleep,I was scared and the bus was too hot.Aircons and charging pots were not working.

Ntombizanele N.

February 8, 2025

The bus was an hour late but the worst experience is that the Aircon was not working and it was very hot .

Boy N.

January 19, 2025

Jobela Star

2.5/5303 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

Users have noted that the bus service features good and respectful staff, which contributes to a positive experience. However, there is feedback regarding cleanliness issues related to the onboard toilet facilities. Despite a delay in departure, the estimated arrival time was met successfully at Cape Town.

Jobela Star Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the fact that the bus was supposed to arrive at 11h00 in idutywa and here I was waiting at BP garage an guess what the bus didn't pitch when I called them at 12h00 they told me the bus has already left I was so passed and they said they called but I didn't receive any missed call

Mbali M.

January 4, 2026

The bus was late for about an hour and 5min with no communication. The seats were very dirty, with bones, bottles. Very disappointing honestly. The bathroom was stinky, bucket if I may call it like that was full, couldn’t pee.

Phumeza Z.

May 2, 2025

The bus was late in the morning. It broke down and waited for more than an hour for it to be fixed. It was not clean, there were cockroaches everywhere. When we arrived in cape town the driver that took us in khayelitsha was drunk. He couldn't drive. He asked one of the passengers to drive for him and he slept all the way. His tire was very flat.

Zandile B.

April 29, 2025

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Many users appreciated the friendly and skilled drivers, as well as arriving safely and on time at their destinations. However, some reviews mentioned delays in departure or arrival times, with a few instances of last-minute changes to pick-up locations. Despite these issues, passengers generally valued the overall service quality during their journeys.

APMWC Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy the fact that they told me last minute that they will depart from a different location from the one they were supposed to fetch me at due to traffic and I had to go out of my way to travel to the other location. However, I appreciated the fact that we arrived safely, swiftly and on time at the final destination in Cape Town.

Tshegofatso M.

December 27, 2025

the doesnt have proper communication with passengers,The bus delayed with hour in IDUTYWA

Avuzwa M.

November 19, 2025

It was ok journey though we had little bit of delay.What matters we arrive safe

Nandipha N.

October 25, 2025

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Idutywa 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 Idutywa to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Idutywa to Cape Town start from $30. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 Idutywa to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Idutywa to Cape Town is 17h 40m, covering a distance of 585 miles (943 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Idutywa to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Makalala Transport, Big Sky, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Jobela Star, Flexi City Connect, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Idutywa to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Idutywa to Cape Town at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 4:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Idutywa to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Idutywa to Cape Town generates an estimated 24 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 Idutywa 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 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Idutywa 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 Idutywa 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 Idutywa to Cape Town?
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

02/13

$45

02/14

$33

Today

$34

02/16

$35

02/17

$35

02/18

$32

02/19

$42

02/20

$35

The cheapest trip from Idutywa to Cape Town was searched and found on Feb 18, 2026 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $63 for a bus ticket from Idutywa to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2026-02-18.

Usually Badela 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.