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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Bulawayo start at R 1 285. The average price for this route is around R 2 631. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Bulawayo is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1830 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h and is operated by Chihwa Tours .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Bulawayo route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Delta Coaches , Wez We Coaches , MB Transport , Chihwa Tours .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Bulawayo at 16:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Bulawayo produces an estimated 46 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Bulawayo?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MB Transport , with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Wez We Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 0.4.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is MB Transport , with a punctuality rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MB Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Bulawayo from R 1 201 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cape Town to Bulawayo on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Cape Town	1d 12h	04:00	BULAWAYO	No tags
Bus	10:00	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	3d 4h	14:55	Bulawayo	No tags
Bus	12:00	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	22h	10:00	BULAWAYO	No tags
Bus	16:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1d 12h	04:00	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	No tags
Bus	18:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	1d 12h	06:00	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Bulawayo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours, and with fares starting at just R 1 285, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 12hAverage duration

1830 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Bulawayo?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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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

Stops in Bulawayo

A
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Compare bus companies

Delta Coaches

1.5/54 022 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

Based on 4022 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 285

Delta Coaches Cape Town Bulawayo recent customer reviews

It was extremely bad, my daughter had to sleep in a room with 2 males that she didn’t know because the bus that picked them up from Cape Town was late then the connecting bus to Bulawayo left her. There are no help lines where I can reach the offices at night. The services are horrible. No accountability at ALL🙄

Dimakatso Patience L.

12 November 2023

Bad, first bus Capetown-JoBurg had no chairs that could lean backwards, while is was a night travel. Secons bus from JobUrg to Bulawayo the staff refused to put on the electricity on the lower deck, I could not read while driving in the dark and I could not charge my cellphone

Hans B.

19 August 2023

Had fun travelling

Julia C.

5 October 2023

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5549 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

WiFi0.4

Based on 549 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 Wi-Fi. Wez We Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 959

WEZWECOACHES Cape Town Bulawayo recent customer reviews

Worst bus service ever, never took us to our destination they just dumped us in some corner in jo’burg.

Tyson S.

18 December 2022

MB Transport

3/532 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

WiFi0

Chihwa Tours

1.5/514 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness1.3

WiFi0

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Bulawayo start at R 1 285. The average price for this route is around R 2 631. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Bulawayo is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1830 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h and is operated by Chihwa Tours.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Bulawayo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Delta Coaches, Wez We Coaches, MB Transport, Chihwa Tours.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Bulawayo at 16:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Bulawayo produces an estimated 46 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MB Transport, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Wez We Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 0.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is MB Transport, with a punctuality rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Bulawayo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MB Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 3.0 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

28/12

R 2 589

29/12

R 2 605

Today

R 2 607

31/12

R 2 611

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Bulawayo was searched and found on 28 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 589

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 Bulawayo as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 589 to R 2 611 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bulawayo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 611, which is on 2025-12-31.