What is the distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town?

The distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town is around 1833 km (1136 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at 114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo, in Bulawayo, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Bus Bulawayo to Cape Town from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bulawayo to Cape Town on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	11:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Bulawayo to Cape Town on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	11:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Bulawayo to Cape Town on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	11:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	1d 21h	1:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:07 PM CAT.

Get from Bulawayo to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours, and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

1830 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bulawayo and Cape Town?

Stops in Bulawayo

A
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bulawayo to Cape Town by bus

What is the distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town?
The distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town is around 1833 km (1136 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bulawayo to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at 114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo, in Bulawayo, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$103

11-22

No data

Today

$105

11-24

$103

11-25

$104

11-26

$105

11-27

No data

11-28

$105

The cheapest trip from Bulawayo to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bulawayo to Cape Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $150 for a bus ticket from Bulawayo to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-24.