Johannesburg to Cape Town Bus
Johannesburg to Cape Town
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Johannesburg to Cape Town Route Summary
Johannesburg to Cape Town bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 34 daily bus departures available, including 33 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg bus station at 07:15h, arriving at Cape Town bus station at 09:15h the following day. While latest bus departs at 19:15h, arriving at 12:15h the same day.
Departure station and country
Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrival station and country
Cape Town, South Africa
Travel Distance
867 mi
Average Trip Duration
11h 00min
Total Departures
34
Lowest Price
$32
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Johannesburg to Cape Town:
07:15
Johannesburg
2h 0min
09:15
Bellville Bus Stop
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54.08
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Best offer on 19. May
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11:30
Johannesburg
17h 45min
05:15
Bellville Bus Stop
fromÂ
49.62
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Best offer on 19. May
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11:30
Johannesburg
18h 20min
05:50
Cape Town
fromÂ
49.62
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Best offer on 19. May
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11:30
Johannesburg
19h 50min
07:20
Cape Town
fromÂ
45.81
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M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
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12:00
Johannesburg
20h 0min
08:00
Bellville Bus Stop
fromÂ
39.44
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M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
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Getting from Johannesburg and Cape Town by bus
The shortest travel distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is 867 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 02:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cape Town earlier, there
are 33 night buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
The overnight buses depart between 11:30 and 19:15 and arrive at
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Cape Town:
11:30
Johannesburg
17h 45min
05:15
Bellville Bus Stop
fromÂ
49.62
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
pick a date
11:30
Johannesburg
18h 20min
05:50
Cape Town
fromÂ
49.62
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
pick a date
11:30
Johannesburg
19h 50min
07:20
Cape Town
fromÂ
45.81
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
pick a date
12:00
Johannesburg
20h 0min
08:00
Bellville Bus Stop
fromÂ
39.44
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
pick a date
13:00
Johannesburg
16h 0min
05:00
Bellville Bus Stop
fromÂ
36.39
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. May
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Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Johannesburg or Cape Town bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Johannesburg
Click here to open location in google maps. Cape Town
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $32 (One-Way) or $64 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Johannesburg
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Johannesburg, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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