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

The cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Cape Town start from £25. The average price for this route is around £46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Durban to Cape Town?

The average bus journey time from Durban to Cape Town is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 777 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 23h 50m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Durban to Cape Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , APM WC , Intercity Xpress .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Durban to Cape Town at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 16:45.

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

A bus journey from Durban to Cape Town produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Durban 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 45626 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durban to Cape Town?

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.

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

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

Bus Durban to Cape Town from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Durban to Cape Town on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 5h	12:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d	10:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	20:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Cape Town on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 5h	12:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d	10:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags
Bus	16:00	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 3h	19:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Cape Town on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 5h	12:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	07:30	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	23h 50m	07:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	23h 50m	07:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Cape Town on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 5h	12:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d	10:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	20:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Cape Town on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d	10:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:30	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	07:30	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 5h	12:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	No tags

Next departures from Durban to Cape Town on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	1d 5h	12:45	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d	10:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	11:20	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	1d 4h	20:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	06:45	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	1d 1h	08:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:05 SAST.

Get from Durban to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours, and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

777 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Cape Town?

Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Visit page
B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Stops in Cape Town

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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,771 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and funny drivers, comfortable rides, and clean buses. However, some users noted issues such as non-functional charging ports and unpleasant odors in restrooms. Additionally, there were concerns about limited break times during long journeys not being sufficient for passengers to refresh adequately.

Intercape Mainliner Durban Cape Town recent customer reviews

I enjoyed everything I thought that the bus had wifi but it didn’t but it was good either way

Anathi M.

16 January 2026

The trip was okay. Communication has room for improvement with regards to things like usb charging ports and aircon. Good trip though.

Zbu B M.

6 January 2026

The ride was super comfortable, perfect customer service and on time, they just need to keep the toilet cleaner

Talente M.

4 January 2026

Big Sky

3.5/53,435 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

The reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating nature of the drivers, who are praised for their excellent service. The buses are generally comfortable and suitable for long-distance travel. However, some users have reported issues such as delays in arrival times, non-functional charging points, inadequate toilet facilities on board, and a lack of clear announcements during stops.

Big Sky Durban Cape Town recent customer reviews

I liked the that the assistant driver was very communicative and helped to ensure that everyone drops-off where they are supposed to drop-off. What I didn't like is that my arrival time was 3 hours and 20 minutes late to the arrival time that I was written on my ticket. There where too many stops that also is the reason the bus got delayed and making my arrival time to Cape Town late.

Khwezi M.

24 December 2025

*Everything was fine except that when they announce for stops *They must announce loud for everyone to hear Internet connection not working *Some of the charging points are not working *It will be nice that your busses can have a speaker for announcements

Olgah N.

11 October 2025

Too many stops via Eastern Cape. Also the charger units in the entire bus stopped working. Driver was friendly, accommodating

Sayed Jaabir R.

9 October 2025

APM WC

2/53,115 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/512,044 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Users have shared that the bus service is generally comfortable, clean, and timely with reasonable ticket prices. The drivers are praised for their good conduct. However, some reviews mention issues such as non-functional charging ports and a lack of soap or sanitizer in the toilets. Additionally, there were instances where buses did not reach destinations on time despite starting punctually.

Intercity Xpress Durban Cape Town recent customer reviews

Exceptionally bad .. the driver was rude, unprofessional and very aggressive toward his passengers, the bathroom was a mess - it was no cleaned and after people had used it there was no clean up it was left messy and filthy and deplorable ! I totally hated this experience when the kids vomited ( not mines) nobody cleaned this mess - therefore the entire bus wreaked of vomit - absolutely despicable ! i was blown away - i have never had an experience like this, and to top it off we still arrived 3 hours after the designated timeslot .. this is the worse experience i have ever had i am doubtful i will use your service again !

Denise G.

10 December 2025

The drivers took long to make stops. The bus was filthy and toilet stinks, I had a very bad experience.

Asanda E.

2 October 2025

It was fast and efficient, there was water in the toilet to wash hands after using toilets however there was no soap or at least sanitizer for hygiene

Phemelo M.

7 August 2025

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Durban to Cape Town?
The cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Cape Town start from £25. The average price for this route is around £46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Durban to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Durban to Cape Town is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 777 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 23h 50m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Durban to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC, Intercity Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Durban to Cape Town at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 16:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Cape Town?
A bus journey from Durban to Cape Town produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Durban 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 45626 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Cape Town?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Durban to Cape Town?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, 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

20/01

£66

21/01

£68

Today

£44

23/01

£33

24/01

£33

25/01

£33

26/01

£33

27/01

£29

The cheapest trip from Durban to Cape Town was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of £29

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

You can expect to pay from £29 to £70 for a bus ticket from Durban to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2026-01-27.

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.