Johannesburg to Cape Town Bus and Coach

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Johannesburg to Cape Town Route Overview

Johannesburg to Cape Town bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 56 daily bus departures available, including 56 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg at 11:30h, arriving at Cape Town at 06:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 15:45h the following day.
Departure station and country Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrival station and country Cape Town, South Africa
Travel Distance 867 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 05min
Total Departures 56
Lowest Price £25
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Johannesburg to Cape Town

The shortest travel distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 867 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 18:00 has a travel time of 08:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cape Town earlier, there are over 50 overnight coaches from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The overnight coaches depart between 11:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 02:10 and 14:15 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 14:08, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Johannesburg or Cape Town coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £25 (One-Way) or £50 (Return).

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