How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Harare?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Harare start from $154. The average price for this route is around $158. 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 Harare?

The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Harare is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2185 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Chihwa Tours .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Harare route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Wez We Coaches , Munenzwa , Nabil Transport , MB Transport , Chihwa Tours , Chamboko Deluxe Coaches .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Harare?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Harare at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Harare?

A bus trip from Cape Town to Harare generates an estimated 55 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 Harare?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Nabil Transport , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Harare?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Nabil Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Harare?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Nabil Transport , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Harare?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Nabil Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Harare from $149 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Harare on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Bus Station - Civic Centre	1d 21h	6:00am	Harare - Roadport (PVT)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Bellville - 1a, Meath Street, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town	1d 13h	11:55pm	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	STOCK RD STATION	1d 18h	6:00am	Harare - Roadport (PVT)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Harare on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Bus Station - Civic Centre	1d 21h	6:00am	Harare - Roadport (PVT)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Bellville - 1a, Meath Street, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town	1d 16h	2:30am	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	STOCK RD STATION	1d 18h	6:00am	Harare - Roadport (PVT)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2026-01-08 SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Harare

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours, and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

2185 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Harare?

Stops in Cape Town

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

Stops in Harare

A
Harare
Sixth St, Cresta Oasis Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
Map
B
Reg Harris Motors
176 A2, Harare, Harris Motors
Map

Compare bus companies

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5562 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Based on 562 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the WiFi. Wez We Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $160

WEZWECOACHES Cape Town Harare recent customer reviews

Misleading information of where the bus was going, booked to go to Harare but i was dropped in Joburg… taken to a different bus, with terrible service, uncomfortable non- reclining seats, & overloaded. My ticket booking was supposed to arrive 2am plus 2 hrs with delays. Its 7:34am and am still 6 hrs away from arriving to my destination. The Journey by bus from Captown to Harare is waay too Long, These delays are a health hazard.

Sesedzai C.

September 20, 2023

I will never use this bus again, they lied that they go to Harare Zimbabwe but they dumped us for the whole day in Johannesburg and only got into another bad bus after 13 hours. Terrible service.

Patrick M.

April 3, 2023

Very poor service.

Boniface M.

December 21, 2025

Munenzwa

3/516 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0

Based on 16 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Munenzwa ticket prices on this trip start at $155

Munenzwa Cape Town Harare recent customer reviews

Still at boader nw but they Thursday 6 am at harare and why they ask 100rand to the people they don't have lagauge nw its 10but still at boader

Noreen Z.

July 10, 2025

I enjoyed everything,service was 5 stars,drivers were very friendly and accomodating😊

Russell M.

September 8, 2024

the bus broke down three time

Vanessa M.

June 30, 2025

Nabil Transport

3.5/513 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

MB Transport

3/532 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

Wifi0

Chihwa Tours

1.5/514 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness1.3

Wifi0

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 1.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the value for money. Chihwa Tours ticket prices on this trip start at $189

CHIHWA Cape Town Harare recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed to depart at 10am but we left after 2pm. And at 3 sisters we changed the bus and gets to another one since the one we boarded first wasn't fit for the road. My worst traveling experience ever.

Winfilda S.

March 8, 2024

Too bad the bus spent 4days on the road. Break down in Worcester and spent the whole night . Spent 12hours for the bus to start its journey. No communication at all Too much lies.

Sharon B.

April 29, 2023

The bus was rescheduled 3 times only to arrive late and so unprofessional

Ruwizhi A.

December 14, 2023

Chamboko Deluxe Coaches

3.5/52 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

Based on 2 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Chamboko Deluxe Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $125

CHAMBOKODELUXECOACHES Cape Town Harare recent customer reviews

Departure time changed from 10am to 4pm. I don't see any sense in this

Munyaradzi C.

December 17, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Harare 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 Harare?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Harare start from $154. The average price for this route is around $158. 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 Harare?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Harare is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2185 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Chihwa Tours.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Harare route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Wez We Coaches, Munenzwa, Nabil Transport, MB Transport, Chihwa Tours, Chamboko Deluxe Coaches.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Harare?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Harare at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Harare?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Harare generates an estimated 55 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 Harare?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Nabil Transport, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Harare?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Nabil Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Harare?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Nabil Transport, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Harare?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Nabil Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01-13

$154

01-14

$152

Today

$153

01-16

$149

01-17

$153

01-18

$155

01-19

$154

01-20

$153

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Harare was searched and found on Jan 16, 2026 with a price of $149

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 Harare, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $149 to $179 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Harare based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2026-01-16.

Usually Nabil Transport 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.