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Johannesburg to Cape Town Bus

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Johannesburg to Cape Town Route Summary

Johannesburg to Cape Town bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 56 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg bus station at 11:30h, arriving at Cape Town bus station at 06:30h the following 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 14h 05min
Total Departures 56
Lowest Price $33
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 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 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 over 50 night buses from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The overnight buses depart between 11:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 02:10 and 14:15 the following 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.
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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.
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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $33 (One-Way) or $66 (Return).

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