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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Upington start from $51. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Upington?

The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Upington is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 412 miles (664 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Upington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Upington?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Upington at 5:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Upington generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Cape Town to Upington from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Upington on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	13h 15m	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	13h 15m	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Upington on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	13h 15m	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	13h 15m	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Upington on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	13h 15m	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	14h	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	13h 15m	7:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

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Get from Cape Town to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

412 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Upington?

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
Map
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Map
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Map

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,739 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users frequently commend the professionalism and friendliness of Intercape's drivers, noting that they make passengers feel welcome. The buses are consistently described as clean and comfortable, with timely arrivals being a common highlight. Some users mentioned minor issues like seating preferences but overall express satisfaction with the service provided by Intercape.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Upington recent customer reviews

Drivers don't have patient..almost leave some patients behind at Van Rhynsdorp..arrived 2 hours at late at my destination.. .

Linda B.

March 1, 2025

Me and my husband always use intercape, it never disappoints. Everything up standard. Very professional drivers.

Violet Gamu M.

November 17, 2023

Everyone was very professional yet welcoming and very informative. The drivers made us feel that we part of a family. Bus was very clean and everything was just perfect. This is the kind of intercape experience that I'm use. God bless.

Olivia S.

November 4, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Upington by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Upington start from $51. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Upington?
The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Upington is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 412 miles (664 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Upington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Upington at 5:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Upington?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Upington generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/17

$37

01/18

$37

Today

$35

01/20

$36

01/21

$37

01/22

$42

01/23

$42

01/24

$42

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Upington was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $35

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 Upington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $51 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-01-20.