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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Qumbu start at R 468. The average price for this route is around R 920. 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 Qumbu?

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Qumbu is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 1025 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Qumbu route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , APM WC , Flexi City Connect .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Qumbu at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Qumbu produces an estimated 26 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 Qumbu?

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 Cape Town to Qumbu?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Cape Town to Qumbu?

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 Cape Town to Qumbu?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Qumbu from R 410 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Qumbu on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	08:10	Qumbu (Shell Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	12:25	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	20h 30m	04:40	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Qumbu on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	08:10	Qumbu (Shell Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	12:25	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	20h 30m	04:40	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Qumbu on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	08:10	Qumbu (Shell Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	12:25	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	20h 30m	04:40	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Qumbu on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	08:10	Qumbu (Shell Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	12:25	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	20h 30m	04:40	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Qumbu on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	08:10	Qumbu (Shell Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	12:25	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	20h 30m	04:40	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Qumbu on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	08:10	Qumbu (Shell Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	12:25	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	20h 30m	04:40	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 10m	04:45	Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:54 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Qumbu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 468, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

21h 10mAverage duration

1025 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Qumbu?

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
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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 Qumbu

A
Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2)
Total Garage,, Aubert Street, N2, Qumbu, 5180, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 352 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and helpful drivers as well as clean buses. The service is often described as excellent, with some travelers expressing high satisfaction levels. However, there was a notable delay in Mthatha due to external factors involving local taxi industry disruptions that required police assistance for resolution.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews

The bus stopped for a long time at Grahamstown . Appears something was wrong . At East London tickets needed to be checked because people were too many for the bus Disorganised and very risky getting home late

Thandekile N.

26 June 2024

I had nice journey just except the interruption occurred in Mthatha which was caused by the taxi industry, our bus ended up escorted by the SA police services to get out from Altra city and all that made a huge delay to everyone who was still carrying on with journey

Bathandwa P.

21 May 2024

It was terrible , firstly the bus broke down in Paarl we waited for two hours for road assistance, road assistance came with an incorrect part , we then had to wait for another bus. We left Paarl at 23h45pm instead of 20h00pm .The second bus also had a problem as the driver struggled when we reached an incline and it did not go over 60 km/h on a flat road ,in Mtata we were transferred to a third bus . According to my ticket I should have reached my destination at 12h30pm , but we just left Mtata now and it's now 16h51pm .

Nikiwe M.

27 April 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53 331 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Based on 3331 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 759

Big Sky Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews

The service was excellent

Zintle G.

1 September 2025

Everything was perfect,clean bus and nice driver

Nonopha N.

13 April 2025

APM WC

2/53 012 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

According to 12 reviews, APM WC received a 1.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at R 468

APMWC Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews

The bus came on time everything seemed fine till we were on the road,wepicked up a lady who was drinking on the bus very raotus and threatening to pee on the eventualy did in veiew of minors the drivers were infomed. But the shocking of all was the bedbugs on every chair like infestetation my baby who has allegy had it bad. We arived on time but i am not happy this was my first time on the bus will never use the again.

Nontokozo X.

6 December 2025

The bus didn't arrive on time it didn't even get to my destination never riding it again

Unam M.

27 October 2025

Terrible expirience I ever had with any bus and I will never use it again I suppose to get to my destination by 8am next day but instead Im going to get there around 14h00 and departure was written 14h00 but the came around pat 3pm because we had to go back for diesel during our trip apparently 😭😭😭😭😭

Sizile G.

31 May 2025

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5158 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Qumbu 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 Qumbu?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Qumbu start at R 468. The average price for this route is around R 920. 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 Qumbu?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Qumbu is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 1025 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Qumbu route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Qumbu?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Qumbu at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Qumbu?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Qumbu produces an estimated 26 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 Qumbu?
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 Cape Town to Qumbu?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Cape Town to Qumbu?
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 Cape Town to Qumbu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

05/01

R 822

06/01

R 788

Today

R 410

08/01

R 410

09/01

R 421

10/01

R 421

11/01

R 421

12/01

R 421

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Qumbu was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 410

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 Qumbu as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 410 to R 1 453 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Qumbu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 410, which is on 2026-01-08.

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.