Bus from Colesberg to Cape Town: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Colesberg to Cape Town on 24 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GreyhoundBus
Colesburg (Engen One Stop)
Cape Town, 1 Old Marine DriveCheapest
GreyhoundBus
Colesburg (Engen One Stop)
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
AtlanticBus
    COLESBERG (ATLANTIC)
    Bellville - Parc du Cap, 13 Mispel Rd.No tags
    GreyhoundBus
    Colesburg (Engen One Stop)
    Cape Town, 1 Old Marine DriveNo tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:00 SAST.

    Get from Colesberg to Cape Town

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just €19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    21bus per day
    10hAverage duration
    719 kmDistance
    18kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

    1. How much is the bus ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town?

      The cheapest coach tickets from Colesberg to Cape Town start from €19. The average price for this route is around €44. 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 journey from Colesberg to Cape Town?

      The average bus journey time from Colesberg to Cape Town is 10h, covering a distance of 719 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 55m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.

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

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Atlantic, APM WC, Big Sky, Flexi City Connect.

    4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Colesberg to Cape Town?

      The earliest bus departs from Colesberg to Cape Town at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

      A bus journey from Colesberg to Cape Town produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

    6. Which is the best bus company from Colesberg 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.

    7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Colesberg to Cape Town?

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

    8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Colesberg 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.

    9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Colesberg 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
    22/01
    €39
    23/01
    €40
    Today
    €30
    25/01
    €35
    26/01
    €31
    27/01
    €22
    28/01
    €20
    29/01
    €18
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Colesberg to Cape Town was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of €18

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

    You can expect to pay from €18 to €84 for a bus ticket from Colesberg to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €18, which is on 2026-01-29.

    Usually Atlantic 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.

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