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Which bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Johannesburg. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Wezwe Coaches or Delta Coaches. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £16
tomorrow
from £17
Saturday
from £17
Sunday
from £18
Monday
from £19
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wezwe Coaches
    18h 0m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    12:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Wezwe Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • F F Gertse
    18h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £22
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    First Class
    £24
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    05:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    First Class
    £36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wezwe Coaches
    18h 0m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    12:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Wezwe Coaches
    Economy
    £17
  • F F Gertse
    16h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £18
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £19
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    05:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wezwe Coaches
    18h 0m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    12:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Wezwe Coaches
    Economy
    £17
  • F F Gertse
    18h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £18
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    First Class
    £19
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    05:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • F F Gertse
    16h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £18
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £26
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £27
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    05:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • F F Gertse
    16h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    05:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £26
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    18h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • F F Gertse
    16h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    First Class
    £22
  • Eagle Liner
    17h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Cape Town
    Darling Bus Stop
    06:10
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    First Class
    £23
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £22
  • F F Gertse
    16h 0m
    0
    18:40
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:40
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    F F Gertse
    Economy
    £22
  • City to City
    18h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    05:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercity Xpress
    18h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £26
  • Delta Coaches
    17h 10m
    0
    13:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £26

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Johannesburg. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 88 daily coaches from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 58 daily coaches between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 270 coaches from Cape Town to Johannesburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Johannesburg, with 64 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Johannesburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Wezwe Coaches and Delta Coaches that travel daily 77 times by bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg in one click. Book your Cape Town to Johannesburg bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 10:15
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 77 Ø
Distance 1,261.6 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Wezwe Coaches, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa, F F Gertse, Greyhound Australia and 1 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

Every day, 77 buses from 11 coach companies leave Cape Town for Johannesburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 21/11/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
Thursday 21/11
£22
Friday 22/11
£27
Saturday 23/11
£18
Sunday 24/11
£21
Monday 25/11
£19
Tuesday 26/11
£19
Wednesday 27/11
£27
Thursday 28/11
£22
Friday 29/11
£22
Saturday 30/11
£27
Sunday 01/12
£28
Monday 02/12
£33
Tuesday 03/12
£28
Wednesday 04/12
£28
Thursday 05/12
£38
Friday 06/12
£31
Saturday 07/12
£35
Sunday 08/12
£31
Monday 09/12
£34
Tuesday 10/12
£34
Wednesday 11/12
£40
Thursday 12/12
£40
Friday 13/12
£45
Saturday 14/12
£45
Sunday 15/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Johannesburg, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cape Town to Johannesburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cape Town to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cape Town to Johannesburg timetable.
In total 11 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Cape Town Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Johannesburg bus trip is available from £16 and takes 18h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

This connection is offered by 11 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £80. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Johannesburg.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 77 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Johannesburg is provided by Intercape and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £41. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Cape Town at 10:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cape Town to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Cape Town at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Johannesburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg can travel with Intercape, Wezwe Coaches and Delta Coaches. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Johannesburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Wezwe Coaches and Delta Coaches.

What can I take with me on the bus to Johannesburg from Cape Town?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cape Town Johannesburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Johannesburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Johannesburg

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Johannesburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Johannesburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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