Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:08 PM SAST.
Get from Cape Town to Upington
The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 858, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Upington?
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- 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 Upington
- A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa - B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica
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Users frequently commend the professionalism and friendliness of Intercape's drivers, noting that they make passengers feel welcome. The buses are consistently described as clean and comfortable, with timely arrivals being a common highlight. Some users mentioned minor issues like seating preferences but overall express satisfaction with the service provided by Intercape.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Upington recent customer reviews
Drivers don't have patient..almost leave some patients behind at Van Rhynsdorp..arrived 2 hours at late at my destination.. .
Linda B.
Me and my husband always use intercape, it never disappoints. Everything up standard. Very professional drivers.
Violet Gamu M.
Everyone was very professional yet welcoming and very informative. The drivers made us feel that we part of a family. Bus was very clean and everything was just perfect. This is the kind of intercape experience that I'm use. God bless.
Olivia S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Upington 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 Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Upington start at R 858. The average price for this route is around R 892. 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 Upington?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Upington is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 664 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Upington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Upington at 17:30. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Upington?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Upington produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Upington was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 702To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Upington as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 702 to R 1 916 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 702, which is on 2026-01-13.
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