How much is the bus ticket from Grahamstown to Idutywa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Idutywa start at R 502. The average price for this route is around R 994. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to Idutywa?

The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Idutywa is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 215 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 35m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Idutywa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Eagle Liner , APM WC , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Idutywa?

The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Idutywa at 04:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Idutywa?

A bus trip from Grahamstown to Idutywa produces an estimated 5 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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?

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 44695 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Idutywa?

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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?

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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?

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 Grahamstown to Idutywa from R 373 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Idutywa on 27 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 35m	08:45	Bp Garage - Main Road	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 45m	11:45	Bp Garage - Main Road	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 40m	12:25	Bp Garage - Main Road	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 5m	23:25	Bp Garage - Main Road	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Idutywa on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:10	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	4h 35m	08:45	Bp Garage - Main Road	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 45m	11:45	Bp Garage - Main Road	No tags
Bus	07:45	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	4h 40m	12:25	Bp Garage - Main Road	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	5h 5m	23:25	Bp Garage - Main Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:02 PM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Idutywa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 502, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

4h 45mAverage duration

215 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Idutywa?

Stops in Grahamstown

A
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South Africa
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Stops in Idutywa

A
Bp Garage - Main Road
BP - Main Road., Idutywa, 5000, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 935 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44935 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 534

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Idutywa recent customer reviews

The experience was bad, the bus was very late as usual, it was supposed to arrive at 07h45 and it arrived 09h00. I was supposed to be in Idutywa at 12h35 and only arrived at 15h00. The phone charging points were not working and my phone switched off, which made things worse, i did not take a power bank eitj because i knew my journey will be about 4 to 5 hours, not knowing it will be 7 hours. I missed taxis to my village abd i had to pay for all the seats for a taxi to take me to my village because they last trip is at 14h00 due to my village being very far from Idutywa. Otherwise the drivers were very professional and respectful. The trip costed me a lot of money, time and my safety.

Anathi T.

15 April 2025

I did not enjoy anything, the bus was late for 5 hours, when I get inside the bus stinks alot

Asisipo D.

30 October 2024

The toilets were very dirty and stink 💔

Anathi G.

10 December 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511 545 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510 726 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10726 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at R 651

Eagle Liner Grahamstown Idutywa recent customer reviews

I was not happy at all. Firstly, the bus was more than an hour late. Secondly, it was dirty and stinky. No charging and many more . Not at pleasant trip.

Buhle P.

1 November 2024

APM WC

2/52 910 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53 257 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Idutywa 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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grahamstown to Idutywa start at R 502. The average price for this route is around R 994. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Grahamstown to Idutywa?
The average bus journey time from Grahamstown to Idutywa is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 215 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 35m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Grahamstown to Idutywa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Grahamstown to Idutywa?
The earliest bus departs from Grahamstown to Idutywa at 04:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grahamstown to Idutywa?
A bus trip from Grahamstown to Idutywa produces an estimated 5 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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?
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 44695 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grahamstown to Idutywa?
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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?
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 Grahamstown to Idutywa?
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

25/12

R 666

26/12

R 716

Today

R 706

28/12

No data

29/12

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30/12

R 579

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The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Idutywa was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of R 579

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

You can expect to pay from R 579 to R 1 083 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Idutywa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 579, which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.