Bus from East London to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Cape Town on November 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
    Intercape MainlinerBus
      Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
      Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Fastest
      Big SkyBus
        Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
        Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
        Intercape MainlinerBus
          Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
          Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
          Intercity XpressBus
          Railway Station
          Cape Town, 1 Old Marine DriveNo tags

          Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:03 AM SAST.

          Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Cape Town

          We recommend taking the bus

          Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cape Town. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          40bus per day
          16h 25mAverage Duration
          550 milesDistance
          22kgCO₂ emissions
          Average Price$21 - $121Average Duration16h 25m
          22kg CO₂e
          Shuttle
          Average Price$47 - $59Average Duration17h
          27kg CO₂e

          Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Cape Town by bus

          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
          $28
          11/17
          $23
          Today
          $21
          11/19
          $21
          11/20
          $21
          11/21
          $21
          11/22
          $22
          11/23
          $26
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $21

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

          You can expect to pay from $21 to $54 for a bus ticket from East London to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-19.

          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.

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