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According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed satisfaction with the service provided. They mentioned that everything went well and had no complaints.
The bus was so uncomfortable and also smells urine, the chairs were unajustable, the drivers were driving recklessly and so rude to us as passengers, that was a worst trip of my life with an Intercape bus.
When going to East London from Cape Town the bus was 1 hour late, one passenger was smoking in the bus but drivers sorted that out. On returning bus was 7 hours late. Instead of 06:20pm departure bus departed 01:30am from East London. I feel Intercape doesn’t care about the commuters, I still had to proceed my route, when I called they said the policy says it’s no guarantee they will always be on time
It was horrible. At first, from the departure station everything was okay. No complaints at all. Our bus got stuck on the sideway at a distance of 15 mins before Caledon. We waited approximately 1 hour 30 mins for a new bus to arrive from depot. Our drivers told us that the bus wasn't well serviced to travel a long distance. My concern is why did we leave Cape Town in that bus, risking our safety? It was absolutely careless for intercape to put our lives in jeopardy like that. The new arrived and we continued our trip. From Makhanda (from what I can recall) it was established that the aircon was not working anymore. We drove in scorching heat to KWT. At that point people were extremely sweating. We experienced another issue, the shuttle that was supposed to pick EL passengers up from KWT was not available to. We were then instructed to take the problematic bus to EL. We were made to wait close to 30 mins for a plan to be made. There was much disorganization and dissatisfaction from passengers. We were advised to step out of the bus to avoid increased hypertension and fainting. Alternatively, to the lack of proactiveness of the management office and the drivers. EL passengers took another bus that was on it's way to EL. This was because it had an aircon. I did not have a seat on the bus but sacrificed sitting by the toilet just so I could arrive to EL in an air-conditioned bus rather than continuing in a scorching hot bus as the drivers were suggesting. I am very disappointed in Intercape, as a result I vow never to use their services ever again.
Based on 807 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $24.00
The bus was on time, it was comfortable and drivers were friendly
The bus was comfortable but it was cold the aircon was cold
My journey was very satisfying and the drivers are very kind.
Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.
Price was the best...the bus itself was not stable...was wabbling especially at higher speed...must be checked for the safety of the passengers
The bus was late for 1 hour 30 minutes, the person weigh the language was very rude, he said he does not recognise my e-ticket, he wanted a paper ticket, I disagreed and he offered to fight with me in their office.
The bus was very cold...we were freezing the whole night.. the Toilet wasn’t working well on the bus and the driver refused to stop when we asked to use the garage bathroom.. the bus was late I don’t even know why I’ve rated 5 stars
Based on 358 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $16.00
The bus was not stable on the road, felt like I was traveling on a small boat being swung by waves. The bus wind screen did not have wipers, the bus constantly wiped his window infront of him. I feared for my safety. The chairs were falling off, the bus in general was not in good condition. So my experience was very dissatisfied.
I arrived to to destination 2 hours later and the drivers were rude. The bus cairs were broken and dirty.
They need to be trained regarding customer care and services. 4 hours delay and the driver are useless
According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the bus not being cleaned or serviced properly. The air conditioning was also reported as not working and customers had to wait for an hour before departure. Additionally, there were long stops during the journey and a breakdown occurred one hour away from the destination. It took almost three hours for another bus to be organized. Furthermore, some customers mentioned experiencing significant delays with arrival times, resulting in wasted time."
The drivers were so understanding and friendly to the passengers,i have no regrets at all.
Very late it costed me lot of time. The arrival time was supposed to be 10:15 but it arrived at 13:50
Disgusting bus that wasn’t cleaned or serviced. The AC didn’t work, left us waiting for an hour in the middle of summer before we left Cape Town. Long stops were annoying and we broke down an hour out of our destination. Took almost 3 hours for them to organise another bus to take us to where we needed to go.
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| Daily Departures | 44 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Minimum Price | $17 |
| Average Ticket Price | $30 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 13h20m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 16h30m |
| Distance | 549 miles (885 km) |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Eagle Liner |
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 CentreIntercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
Railway StationWindmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
Windmill Mall37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
East London Station
The bus is the best choice to get to East London without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.
The travel time from Cape Town to East London is about 16h 30m, but you can get there in as little as 13h 20m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 550 miles (887 km) that separate the two cities.
About 550 miles (887 km) separate Cape Town and East London.
You can choose from 44 travel times and travel with Intercape, Big Sky and Intercity Xpress. The number of buses operating from Cape Town to East London may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Cape Town to East London 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 6:00 AM and ending at 10:00 PM.
The majority of buses traveling from Cape Town to East London start their journey at Bellville and wind up at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. With prices starting at $14, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.
The average price of a one-way ticket from Cape Town to East London is $30. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $14 and $71, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
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 East London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $55 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2024-05-01.
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.
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