Bus from Cape Town to Carletonville: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Carletonville on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercity XpressBus
Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)Cheapest
Intercity XpressBus
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)Fastest
Intercape SleeplinerBus
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)No tags
Intercity XpressBus
Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:21 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Carletonville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
18h 25mAverage Duration
1203 kmDistance
30kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Carletonville start from $36. The average price for this route is around $89. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Carletonville is 18h 25m, covering a distance of 1203 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 55m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Carletonville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Big Sky.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Carletonville at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    A bus trip from Cape Town to Carletonville generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Carletonville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$48
11-26
$67
Today
$88
11-28
$111
11-29
$78
11-30
$78
12-01
$69
12-02
$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Carletonville was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $176 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Intercape 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.

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