What is the distance between Stellenbosch and Cape Town?

Stellenbosch and Cape Town are 26 miles (41 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Cape Town from Stellenbosch, chances are that your bus will depart from Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff) and arrive at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Franschhoek, Camps Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, Bo Kaap and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.

Bus Stellenbosch to Cape Town from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stellenbosch to Cape Town on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	1h 20m	7:55am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
	Bus	7:20am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	1h	8:20am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Fastest

Next departures for Stellenbosch to Cape Town on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	1h 20m	7:55am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	7:20am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	1h	8:20am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	2h 5m	8:30am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	6:25am	STELLENBOSCH (MILTACOACHES)	1h 35m	8:00am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:12 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stellenbosch to Cape Town

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Cape Town. The journey takes about 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3shuttle per day

25mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $121	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$23 - $27	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stellenbosch and Cape Town?

Stops in Stellenbosch

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Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff)
Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff), Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, 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 - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stellenbosch to Cape Town by bus

What is the distance between Stellenbosch and Cape Town?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$17

11/20

$21

Today

$17

11/22

$21

11/23

$28

11/24

No data

11/25

$23

11/26

$27

The cheapest trip from Stellenbosch to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $42 for a bus ticket from Stellenbosch to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.