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 44 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg bus station at 01:00h, arriving at Cape Town bus station at 16:35h the same day. While 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
11h 22min
Total Departures
44
Lowest Price
$36
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
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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 07:15 has a travel time of 02:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 44 night buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
The overnight buses depart between and 20:30 and arrive between 02:10 and 15:45
the same day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 14:08, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $36 (One-Way) or $72 (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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