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
1 out of 5 stars
Lebogang Deon M.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Romeo B.
The bus broke down and had to wait 2-3 hrs for the mechanic to come. 16hrs later, still on the road.
Based on 418 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 $86
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
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Upington to Cape Town by bus
What is the distance between Upington and Cape Town?
The distance between Upington and Cape Town is approximately 667 km (414 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Upington to Cape Town?
Buses departing from Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street in Upington will take you to Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-20
$50
11-21
$50
Today
$82
11-23
$55
11-24
$55
11-25
$82
11-26
$55
11-27
$90
The cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $50
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 $50 to $102 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 $55 which is on 2025-11-24.
The cheapest trip from Upington to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $50
