How far is Cape Town from Riversdale?

About 162 miles (262 km) separate Cape Town and Riversdale.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Riversdale?

Most of the buses traveling from Cape Town to Riversdale leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And arrive at Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cape Town to Riversdale from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Riversdale on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	11:35pm	RIVERSDALE	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	10:50pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h	12:30pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 20m	12:20am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 20m	10:50pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Riversdale on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	11:35pm	RIVERSDALE	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	10:50pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 15m	11:15am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h	12:30pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 35m	12:05am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Riversdale on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	4h 35m	11:35pm	RIVERSDALE	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	4h 5m	10:50pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h 15m	11:15am	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	5h	12:30pm	Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	5h 20m	10:50pm	Riversdale - Pit Stop N2, Riversdale, 6670	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Riversdale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

162 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,842 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the cleanliness and punctuality of the service. However, there was a mention regarding concerns with air conditioning not functioning as expected. Overall, travelers appreciated the tidy environment and timely schedules provided during their journeys.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Riversdale recent customer reviews

One of the good experiences. Everything clean, tidy and on time from start to finish.

Jan K.

January 1, 2025

I had the Impression that the Airconditioning wasn‘t working quite like it was supposed to

Martha Louisa O.

February 2, 2023

Awesome, comfortable. Stops too short (30mins better) aircon intermittent. Extend trip time by 30mins so people don’t feel so rushed - then more comfortable trip with realistic duration expectation. Will take bus again for sure 👌

Kieron G.

December 15, 2021

Big Sky

3.5/53,000 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Riversdale recent customer reviews

Disorderly boarding procedures, bus was over an hour late

Subeyda N.

April 27, 2023

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Eagle Liner

3/510,254 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Cape Town Riversdale recent customer reviews

The bus was cancelled and I was not informed.

Alexandre L.

June 14, 2023

Williams Coaches

4.5/5563 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Riversdale?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Stops in Riversdale

A - Shell Garage, N2 (next to Spur)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Riversdale, ZA by bus

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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

$22

11/17

$17

Today

$18

11/19

$18

11/20

$18

11/21

$21

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Riversdale, ZA was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $17

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 Riversdale, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $44 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Riversdale, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.