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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Caledon start from $29. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Caledon?

The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Caledon is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Caledon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Milta Coaches , Williams Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Jacobs Coaches .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Caledon?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Caledon at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Caledon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Williams Coaches , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 588 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Caledon?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Williams Coaches has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Caledon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Williams Coaches , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Caledon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Caledon from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cape Town to Caledon on February 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	1h 35m	7:50pm	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	2h	8:30pm	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	1h 45m	8:45pm	CALEDON	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	2h 45m	9:45pm	Caledon - LG Travel, C/O De Possel and Joubert Street	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	3h 40m	10:40pm	RIVIERSONDEREND - OVERBERG STAR STOP	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Caledon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

2h 15mAverage Duration

99 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Caledon?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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B
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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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
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Caledon

A
Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage
Nerina Street , Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,776 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Customers generally report a positive experience with this bus service, appreciating its punctuality. However, there are mentions of cleanliness issues as some passengers found their seats and surrounding areas not properly cleaned before boarding. Overall, the timely departures contribute to a good travel experience despite occasional lapses in maintenance.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Caledon recent customer reviews

They are mostly on time, but even when not, very good experience traveling with them.

Christa E.

September 2, 2024

Trip ok. But bus should have been cleaned before the passengers got onto it. My seats and area around still had chips on it.

Shirley-ann H.

November 27, 2023

I bought a ticket that was for 6 o’clock but the curfew only lifted then. So it was impossible to be there on time. I was forced to buy another ticket because of this.

Thomas H.

January 4, 2021

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wi‑Fi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 12045 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Caledon recent customer reviews

The bus needs some serious attention, maintenance is in serious need.

Craig S.

February 12, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Milta Coaches

3/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Williams Coaches

4.5/5588 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi2.2

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1

Jacobs Coaches

2/5101 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Caledon, ZA 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 Caledon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Caledon start from $29. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Caledon?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Caledon is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Caledon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Milta Coaches, Williams Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Caledon?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Caledon at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Caledon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 588 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Caledon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Williams Coaches has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Caledon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Caledon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02-21

$27

02-22

$27

Today

$28

02-24

$28

02-25

$28

02-26

$27

02-27

$28

02-28

$27

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Caledon, ZA was searched and found on Feb 28, 2026 with a price of $27

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 Caledon, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $60 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Caledon, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-02-28.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.