What is the distance between Upington and Cape Town?

Upington and Cape Town are 414 miles (667 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Cape Town from Upington, chances are that your bus will depart from Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street and arrive 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 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 Chapman's Peak Drive, Bo-Kaap Museum, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Robben Island and Simonstown.

Bus Upington to Cape Town from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

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Get from Upington to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13hAverage Duration

406 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,846 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers generally have positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable seats and an easy ticketing process. Many enjoy their trips despite some delays in departure times. Notifications about schedule changes are appreciated, though there were mentions of stuffiness due to air conditioning being turned off towards the end of a journey.

Intercape Mainliner Upington Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the intercape mainliner at all is was praying for my life the whole night. Plus the bus was late an hour and a half just imagine I was not on time for my interview all because of other people time

Lebogang Deon M.

October 2, 2025

The bus was 2 hours late. I appreciate the notification via sms. Coming to the end of the trip the air was turned off and made it stuffy on the second floor of the bus. But enjoyed the trip.

Romeo B.

January 30, 2025

The bus broke down and had to wait 2-3 hrs for the mechanic to come. 16hrs later, still on the road.

Meg C.

March 8, 2024

FF Gertse

1.5/5417 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.2

Based on 417 reviews, the company was rated 1.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the wifi. FF Gertse ticket prices on this trip start at $60

FFGERTSE Upington Cape Town recent customer reviews

Absolutely useless, postponed 4 hours before the trip to the next day and have not sent a new ticket and refuse to answer the phone

Daniel M.

December 5, 2023

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

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Cape Town?

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Upington to Cape Town by bus

What is the distance between Upington and Cape Town?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$35

11/17

$33

Today

$29

11/19

$35

11/20

$41

11/21

$39

11/22

$39

11/23

$38

The cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $49 for a bus ticket from Upington to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-19.