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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bus Station - Old Marine Drive | ABERDEEN | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | CAPE TOWN | ABERDEEN | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | CAPE TOWN | ABERDEEN | No tags |
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Get from Cape Town to Aberdeen
The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Aberdeen?
Stops in Cape Town
- A1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- 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
Stops in Aberdeen
- A
Aberdeen - In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street
In front of Police Station, Andries Pretorius Street, Aberdeen, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Aberdeen start from $30. The average price for this route is around $64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Aberdeen is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 530 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Mini Mobile.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Aberdeen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Makalala Transport, Badela, Jacobs Coaches, Big Sky, Gxaweni, Wez We Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Chilwans Express, ilulaBus, Ramalo, Mini Mobile, BM Tours, Naledi Luxury Liner.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Aberdeen at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Aberdeen generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $40To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $40 to $136 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Aberdeen, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-30.
Usually Big Sky will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
