Passengers generally appreciated the friendly and well-trained drivers, as well as the cleanliness of the buses. Many found their trips enjoyable and safe. However, some users noted issues with non-functioning charging points and inconsistent heating on board, which led to discomfort during colder journeys or when heaters were overused.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Kokstad recent customer reviews
Very disappointed with the whole service of Intercape, the bus was slightly behind scheduled time for arrival. The bus was so stuffy inside with smell of the urine and all flooded with the suspected urine on the floor. The arrogance of the driver who did not show any humanity when one old woman collapsed in Mthatha. I have been using intercape since 2016, it had a tool class service not the one I experienced this time.
1 out of 5 stars
Phakamile P.
The bus was extremely late in Kokstad,about 4 hours .Subsequently, we didn't have anyone that was informing us on whether to jump off to get refreshments.We have to drop garbage on floor since we didn't have plastic bags for garbage.Let alone the overheating heater that was so unbearable have to cover that overheating metal with my blanket
1 out of 5 stars
Ntsekiseng N.
My experience was horrible, the bus was late and do we really have to take an hour long brake? The fact that it said it'll arrive at 3pm only to arrive at 6pm is crazy, now I'm STRANDED and I have no one to come fetch me. Intercape should be ashamed of themselves.
Users have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with this bus service. They appreciated the punctuality, cleanliness, and comfort of the buses. The drivers were noted for their friendliness and professionalism, providing updates throughout the journey. Passengers expressed satisfaction with features like working charging ports and smooth rides, making it a highly recommended choice for travel enthusiasts seeking reliability and comfort.
Big Sky Cape Town Kokstad recent customer reviews
Bus arrived on time I was super impressed with their time management ..well done
5 out of 5 stars
Oyama B.
I never enjoyed like this before. My trip was so nice. Thanks to the drivers more especially first two drivers from Capetown. Thank very much Big Sky company I appreciate your service 🙏
5 out of 5 stars
Onele D.
A bus was clean, arrived on time , Drivers were friendly and charging port was perfectly working, looking forward to use this bus
Customers have shared positive feedback, highlighting that the trip was generally satisfactory. The bus arrived on time and reached its destination with only a slight delay, which did not significantly impact their overall experience. Many recommend this service to others for future travel plans.
Intercity Xpress Cape Town Kokstad recent customer reviews
It did not arrive according to schedule and I was 3 hours late from the time that I had to arrive to my destination which was very stressful
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi Junior S.
Nothing to be enjoyed on that thing 6 to 7pm wat kind of driving ur drivers drive
1 out of 5 stars
Buhle M.
The bus had a problem with tire and passengers had to use their to take taxis to get to their destination in time because we waited so long for bus replacement
Based on 2711 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $34
APMWC Cape Town Kokstad recent customer reviews
I was supposed to depart at 14:00 the bus came at 18:30. Since I was at the que from 13:45 until 18:30. When I ask at the office no body knows about the bus. The bus dropped me at Myata instead of Kokstad , I won't travel by APM again. I am still on the wa in the taxi that I was avoiding to travel by it.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F - Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Stops in Kokstad
A - Kokstad
Wimpy Bar, R56, Kokstad, South Africa
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Kokstad by bus
What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Kokstad?
The distance separating Cape Town and Kokstad is 683 miles (1102 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Kokstad?
The majority of buses traveling from Cape Town to Kokstad start their journey at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And wind up at Kokstad. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/16
$47
11/17
$39
Today
$41
11/19
$53
11/20
$54
11/21
$52
11/22
$48
11/23
$48
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Kokstad was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $39
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 Kokstad, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $87 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Kokstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-23.
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.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Kokstad was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $39
