Bus from Cape Town to Ficksburg: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Ficksburg on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Ficksburg - Sasol Garage, 1 Industrial Road (Johnnys Filling Station)CheapestFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
Ficksburg - Sasol Garage, 1 Industrial Road (Johnnys Filling Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:41 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Ficksburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
15h 55mAverage Duration
1041 kmDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Ficksburg start from $75. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 Ficksburg?

    The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Ficksburg is 15h 55m, covering a distance of 1041 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 55m and is operated by Intercape.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Ficksburg at 5:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

    A bus trip from Cape Town to Ficksburg generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
$175
11-28
$184
Today
$179
11-30
$180
12-01
$137
12-02
$127
12-03
$111
12-04
$123
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Ficksburg was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $111

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 Ficksburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $184 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Ficksburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-12-03.

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