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

The cheapest bus tickets from Germiston to Cape Town start from $32. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Germiston to Cape Town?

The average bus trip duration from Germiston to Cape Town is 17h 5m, covering a distance of 787 miles (1270 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Germiston to Cape Town 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 Germiston to Cape Town?

The earliest bus departs from Germiston to Cape Town at 6:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.

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

A bus trip from Germiston to Cape Town generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Germiston to Cape Town on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:10pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	17h 5m	11:15am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	17h 50m	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags

Next departures for Germiston to Cape Town on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:10pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	17h 5m	11:15am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	17h 50m	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags

Next departures for Germiston to Cape Town on January 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:10pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	17h 5m	11:15am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	17h 50m	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:56 AM SAST.

Get from Germiston to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17h 5mAverage Duration

787 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

3/510,831 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting a clean bus and comfortable seating. However, there was a mention of the bus arriving in Cape Town three hours later than scheduled. Despite this delay, overall feedback remains positive regarding cleanliness and comfort during travel.

Eagle Liner Germiston Cape Town recent customer reviews

The bus was clean and seats comfortable the only thing I had and issue with was time, bus arrived in Cape town 3 hours later than a scheduled time

Fezeka M.

October 4, 2024

The staff was unfriendly and the bus was uncomfortable with no leg room and I was squashed between other passengers for more than 18 hours. Where I was sitting also the charging point wasn't working and the bus was hot and smelled awful.

Francois D.

March 3, 2023

I’m very happy the service and driver

Aviwe V.

November 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Germiston to Cape Town 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 Germiston to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Germiston to Cape Town start from $32. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Germiston to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Germiston to Cape Town is 17h 5m, covering a distance of 787 miles (1270 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Germiston to Cape Town 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 Germiston to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Germiston to Cape Town at 6:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Germiston to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Germiston to Cape Town generates an estimated 32 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

01/01

$48

01/02

$60

Today

$67

01/04

$68

01/05

$63

01/06

$63

01/07

$64

01/08

$63

The cheapest trip from Germiston to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 1, 2026 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $68 for a bus ticket from Germiston to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2026-01-08.