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Customers have expressed mixed opinions about the service provided by Intercape. Some customers appreciate the punctuality and smooth driving of the buses, while others complain about delays and poor communication. There are also concerns raised regarding hygiene issues on some buses and unhelpful customer service agents. Overall, there is a need for improvement in certain areas to ensure a better travel experience for passengers.
The journey was great 💯, but the bus was way too cold ❄️, they only switch heater when we were in Laingsburg
The comfort of the sits, convenient to charge the phone , smells nice , clean environment
i didnt enjoy the unroadworthiness of the bus and the but has not arrived in cape town but its now 15:10 it was supposed to arrive at 08:30
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 late with 4hrs and there was no communication at all
They are very caring but the bus didn’t have wipers, driver had to constantly stop and wipe the bus
Nothing the bus was two hours late and the driver was insulting passengers. The bus was wet and all the seats
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 $25.00
The drivers was very friendly
Based on 100 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at $28.00
The Bus was more than an hour late ,the wipers were not working, too much loud Music played even when we ask Drivers to turn it down at least.
The experience was just bad, first we requested to produce a proof of payment even though our names were on the travelers list. We provided a screenshot showing the actual deduction. We then told our names will be taken off the list if no payment is made. The lady we spoke to at the Queenstown office was very helpful but the lady at the Mthatha office was arrogant and not helpful at all. We were the informed we should have taken the busdud screenshot after payment before logging out. This is frustrating as nowhere does it say that when making a booking and no reference number provided for the successful booking. We were eventually cleared to board after the owner's intervention. The bus was two hours late. It did not end there, the driver was speeding trying to make up time. When we got to Graafreinet we were to the bus will only stop in Cape Town even though their toilets in the bus were out of order. My wife develop a running tummy and the bus had to stop a couple of times for my wife to help herself on the roadside, how embarrassing. The driver was irritated that he had to stop for my wife to rilieve herself. Bear in mind the toilets were not working and the bus only stop in Tours river, more than 500km from Graafreinet where it last stopped for people to relieve themselves. More scary was the fact that the driver did not stop to rest all this time, disregarding to rest after the 200km or 2hrs. Really very bad experience, their employees have no customer etiquette at all. I will never book Makalala again or recommend to anyone.
The lady that helped me in Queenstown was very friendly, the drivers were also friendly. The driver of the mini bus from Beaufort west to Cape town was rude. I had more than 4 luggage bags he dropped me in Belleville to take a taxi to Atlantis and paid 50.00 instead of 55.00. My sister asked him to help us carry the bags to the taxi he said "I cannot drive and help with the bags"
Chilwans Express offers 2 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $28.00. The quickest ride takes around 13h. Chilwans Express offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
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| Daily Departures | 39 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:00PM - 9:00PM |
| Minimum Price | $20 |
| Average Ticket Price | $28 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 9h30m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 12h20m |
| Distance | 509 miles (820 km) |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Makalala Transport, Chilwans Express |
14 Queens Dr, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
Queenstown StationIntercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage), Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
Railway Station17 Shepstone St, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
Greyhound Office8 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 Centre
The bus is the best choice to get to Cape Town without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
The travel time from Queenstown to Cape Town is about 12h 20m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 9h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 510 miles (822 km) that separate the two cities.
About 510 miles (822 km) separate Queenstown and Cape Town.
You can choose from 39 travel times and travel with Intercape, APM WC and Big Sky. The number of buses running from Queenstown to Cape Town may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Queenstown to Cape Town a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!
The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM.
Most of the buses traveling from Queenstown to Cape Town leave from Queenstown Station and arrive at Bellville. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Queenstown to Cape Town by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $13, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.
The average price of a one-way ticket from Queenstown to Cape Town is $28. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $13 and $57, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Camps Bay, Two Oceans Aquarium, BOS 400 Shipwreck and Bo Kaap.
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 Queenstown to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $54 for a bus ticket from Queenstown to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 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.
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Queenstown to Cape Town.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Queenstown to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.
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 Queenstown to Cape Town that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Queenstown to Cape Town.
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