How can I travel from Idutywa to Cape Town without flying?

The best way to travel from Idutywa to Cape Town is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Idutywa by bus?

The average travel time from Idutywa to Cape Town is about 17h 15m, but you can get there in as little as 15h 15m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 586 miles (945 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Idutywa to Cape Town?

The distance between the two cities is 586 miles (945 km).

What is the number of daily buses traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town?

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by Intercape, APM WC and Makalala Transport. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Idutywa to Cape Town may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Idutywa to Cape Town a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

What are the departure times for the first and last bus traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town?

The first bus leaves at 12:25am and the last one leaves at 6:25pm.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Idutywa to Cape Town?

The majority of buses traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town start their journey at Bp Garage - Main Road and wind up at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Idutywa to Cape Town?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. $20 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Cape Town from Idutywa.

How much are the bus tickets from Idutywa to Cape Town?

The average bus ticket price from Idutywa to Cape Town is $43. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $20 and $79, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Groot Constantia, BOS 400 Shipwreck, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Robben Island.

Idutywa to Cape Town Bus Tickets

TodayJan 24

TomorrowJan 25

from $28

SunJan 26

from $26

MonJan 27

from $26

TueJan 28

from $24

WedJan 29

from $24

ThuJan 30

from $25

FriJan 31

from $25

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: January 25 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Idutywa
Departure location: Bp Garage - Main Road
Arrival time: January 26 at 6:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: January 25 at 10:45am
Departure city: Idutywa
Departure location: IDUTYWA
Arrival time: January 26 at 2:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: CAPE TOWN
Operated by: BADELA
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 15m
Departure time: January 25 at 1:05pm
Departure city: Idutywa
Departure location: Bp Garage - Main Road
Arrival time: January 26 at 8:10am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 5m
Departure time: January 25 at 10:45am
Departure city: Idutywa
Departure location: IDUTYWA
Arrival time: January 26 at 4:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: CAPE TOWN
Operated by: MAVUMISA
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 15m
Departure time: January 25 at 10:45am
Departure city: Idutywa
Departure location: IDUTYWA
Arrival time: January 26 at 2:00am
Destination city: Cape Town
Destination location: CAPE TOWN
Operated by: BADELA
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 15m

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Bus Idutywa to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43

Average bus trip duration17h 15m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance573 miles (924 km)

Latest bus departure6:25pm

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Intercape

3.5/537,931 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape receives praise for its comfortable buses and courteous drivers, enhancing the travel experience. However, several reviews mention delays in departure times as a recurring issue. Additionally, some passengers noted that charging ports were not functioning properly during their journey. Despite these concerns, many travelers still express satisfaction with the overall service provided by Intercape.

Intercape Budgetliner Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy anything from my experience with the firstly it was the sitting the was no space to put my feet because the passenger in front of me was laying back

Bonginkosi N.

January 1, 2025

Very unpleasant. We had a 5 hour delay in East London because of some fault with the bus. That not a nice experience at all

Philiswa M.

December 31, 2024

At first aircons were broken and we could not charge our phones, then later the bus itself broke so we ended up waiting for other buses to pick us up. I got to the destination around 2 pm instead of 8:15am.

Zimasa D.

December 26, 2024

APM WC

2/51,403 reviews

Staff2.4

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.4

Many users appreciated the friendly drivers and timely arrivals, with some trips even reaching destinations ahead of schedule. However, there were occasional concerns about delays due to refueling stops and issues like cockroaches on board. Overall, passengers generally enjoyed their travel experiences despite these minor setbacks.

APMWC Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus drivers are not friendly and they lack punctuality they cannot work with people if they lack punctuality time is money

Lucky M.

January 23, 2025

Nothing I enjoyed rather than suffering with stress and depression, but was 13 hours late imagine.

Siyolise M.

January 21, 2025

I will never use the bus again in my life even if it can offer me free ride I will reject it with full confidence, this bus is very useless..

Siyanda N.

January 9, 2025

Makalala Transport

3/5160 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Based on 160 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 $34.00

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

Eagle Liner

2.5/57,911 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

According to customer reviews, there are several complaints about the poor service provided by Eagle Liner. Customers mention that they were left stranded at the bus stop as the bus did not pick them up and passed by without stopping. Additionally, there are concerns about communication issues and significant delays in arrival times. These negative experiences have been mentioned multiple times, indicating a consistent problem with the company's service quality.

Eagle Liner Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I developed an understanding of that Eagle liner works in partnership with intercity hence I booked Eagle liner ticket bus I ended up traveling with intercity bus

Nomvelo G.

April 15, 2024

It was horrible. We were supposed to leave at 13:30 but the bus arrived at 18:45.. we got stuck on the way for 5 hours Please do better Eagle Liner

Nelisa T.

January 30, 2024

It was very bad even now we still travelling imagine we supposed to arrive 8 o’clock now 18 o’clock 😫

Louisa N.

January 29, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/58,001 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Customers have generally positive feedback, mentioning that the service was nice and comfortable. However, there are some complaints about late bus arrivals in multiple reviews.

Intercity Xpress Idutywa Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy anything the bus was supposed to departure by 14:50 and arrived at 07:20 but we departed by 16:30 and arrived at 10:30 what is that?

Esihle B.

October 28, 2024

The trip was good I'm satisfied but the route was very long needed to improve communication because I was not told about the route it was tiring and very long

Moses Zoyisile Y.

October 18, 2024

I didn’t enjoy the trip, the bus was late by 4 hours!! Seats are very uncomfortable

Lungelwa M.

July 26, 2024

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

Idutywa to Cape Town Buses

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Where are the popular stops in Idutywa and Cape Town?

Stops in Idutywa

A - Bp Garage - Main Road

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

C - Bus Station - Civic Centre

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Bellville

F - Civic Centre

Frequently asked questions for your trip Idutywa - Cape Town

How can I travel from Idutywa to Cape Town without flying?
How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Idutywa by bus?
What is the travel distance from Idutywa to Cape Town?
What is the number of daily buses traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town?
What are the departure times for the first and last bus traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Idutywa to Cape Town?
What is the most affordable way to travel from Idutywa to Cape Town?
How much are the bus tickets from Idutywa to Cape Town?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/22

$39

01/23

$45

Today

$46

01/25

$28

01/26

$26

01/27

$26

01/28

$24

01/29

$24

The cheapest trip from Idutywa to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 28, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $77 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 $24 which is on 2025-01-28.

Usually MAINLINER, 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.

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 Idutywa and Cape Town!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Idutywa to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Idutywa to Cape Town.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Idutywa to Cape Town while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Where are the popular stops in Idutywa and Cape Town?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Idutywa - Cape Town

How can I travel from Idutywa to Cape Town without flying?

How long does it take to get to Cape Town from Idutywa by bus?

What is the travel distance from Idutywa to Cape Town?

What is the number of daily buses traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town?

What are the departure times for the first and last bus traveling from Idutywa to Cape Town?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Idutywa to Cape Town?

What is the most affordable way to travel from Idutywa to Cape Town?

How much are the bus tickets from Idutywa to Cape Town?

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

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