Bus from Carletonville to Cape Town: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Carletonville to Cape Town on 8 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercity XpressBus
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.CheapestFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.No tags
Intercity XpressBus
Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.No tags
APMWCBus
    Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:13 PM SAST.

    Get from Carletonville to Cape Town

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 409, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    13bus per day
    18h 30mAverage duration
    1203 kmDistance
    30kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

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

      The cheapest bus tickets from Carletonville to Cape Town start at R 409. The average price for this route is around R 955. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the bus journey from Carletonville to Cape Town?

      The average bus journey time from Carletonville to Cape Town is 18h 30m, covering a distance of 1203 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h and is operated by Intercity Xpress.

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

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Big Sky.

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

      The earliest bus departs from Carletonville to Cape Town at 08:25. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.

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

      A bus trip from Carletonville to Cape Town produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

    6. What is the best bus company from Carletonville 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 45204 reviews.

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

      Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Carletonville 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 Carletonville 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 4.2 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 780
    06/01
    R 681
    Today
    R 682
    08/01
    R 776
    09/01
    R 829
    10/01
    R 683
    11/01
    R 777
    12/01
    R 783
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carletonville to Cape Town was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 681

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

    You can expect to pay from R 681 to R 1 815 for a bus ticket from Carletonville to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 683, which is on 2026-01-10.

    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.

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