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

The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Cape Town start from $65. The average price for this route is around $75. 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 Upington to Cape Town?

The average bus travel time from Upington to Cape Town is 13h, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h and is operated by FF Gertse .

Which bus companies service the Upington to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , FF Gertse .

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

The earliest bus departs from Upington to Cape Town at 7:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Upington to Cape Town generates an estimated 16 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 Upington to Cape Town?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

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

Bus Upington to Cape Town from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Cape Town on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	13h	8:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	14h	9:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:55 AM SAST.

Get from Upington to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13hAverage Duration

654 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Cape Town?

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
Visit page Map
B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica
Map

Stops in Cape Town

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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,509 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers generally have positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable seats and an easy ticketing process. Many enjoy their trips despite some delays in departure times. Notifications about schedule changes are appreciated, though there were mentions of stuffiness due to air conditioning being turned off towards the end of a journey.

Intercape Mainliner Upington Cape Town recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the intercape mainliner at all is was praying for my life the whole night. Plus the bus was late an hour and a half just imagine I was not on time for my interview all because of other people time

Lebogang Deon M.

October 2, 2025

The bus was 2 hours late. I appreciate the notification via sms. Coming to the end of the trip the air was turned off and made it stuffy on the second floor of the bus. But enjoyed the trip.

Romeo B.

January 30, 2025

The bus broke down and had to wait 2-3 hrs for the mechanic to come. 16hrs later, still on the road.

Meg C.

March 8, 2024

FF Gertse

1.5/5459 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness0.5

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.2

Based on 459 reviews, the company was rated 1.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the WiFi. FF Gertse ticket prices on this trip start at $85

FFGERTSE Upington Cape Town recent customer reviews

Absolutely useless, postponed 4 hours before the trip to the next day and have not sent a new ticket and refuse to answer the phone

Daniel M.

December 5, 2023

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Upington to Cape Town 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 Upington to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Cape Town start from $65. The average price for this route is around $75. 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 Upington to Cape Town?
The average bus travel time from Upington to Cape Town is 13h, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h and is operated by FF Gertse.
Which bus companies service the Upington to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, FF Gertse.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Upington to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Cape Town at 7:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Upington to Cape Town generates an estimated 16 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 Upington to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Upington to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Upington to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Upington to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, 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

01-09

$56

01-10

$56

Today

$147

01-12

$119

01-13

$101

01-14

$58

01-15

$57

01-16

$56

The cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $147 for a bus ticket from Upington to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2026-01-16.