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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp start at R 566. The average price for this route is around R 972. 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 Vanrhynsdorp?

The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 255 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp 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 Vanrhynsdorp?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp at 17:30. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp from R 511 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	5h 40m	23:10	Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)	No tags
Bus	18:15	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	4h 55m	23:10	Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)	No tags
Bus	17:30	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	5h 40m	23:10	Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)	No tags
Bus	18:15	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	4h 55m	23:10	Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)	No tags
Bus	17:30	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	5h 40m	23:10	Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 566, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 55mAverage duration

255 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Vanrhynsdorp?

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 Vanrhynsdorp

A
Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)
Shell Garage (Trucks Motors), Vanrhynsdorp, 8170, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 825 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44825 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. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 566

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Vanrhynsdorp recent customer reviews

The bus was on time and was comfortable, but the charging ports were not working and there were no bathroom breaks for like 5 hours.

Sinamandla S.

8 August 2023

A pleasant experience

Daniel F V.

19 December 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp 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 Vanrhynsdorp?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp start at R 566. The average price for this route is around R 972. 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 Vanrhynsdorp?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 255 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp 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 Vanrhynsdorp?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp at 17:30. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp produces an estimated 6 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.

Best price found

21/12

R 1 444

22/12

R 851

Today

R 791

24/12

R 617

25/12

No data

26/12

No data

27/12

R 1 322

28/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 617

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 Vanrhynsdorp as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 617 to R 1 653 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 617, which is on 2025-12-24.