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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Harding start from $65. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Harding?

The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Harding is 1d , covering a distance of 1119 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Harding route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky .

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

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

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Harding generates an estimated 28 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 Harding?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Harding from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Harding on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	1d 1h	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Harding on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	1d 1h	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Harding on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Harding on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	6:55pm	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d	7:25am	Total Energies Malanga Dlamini Garage	No tags

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Get from Cape Town to Harding

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d Average Duration

1119 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,298 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers were pleased with the on-time service and overall experience. A few minor issues were reported, but they did not overshadow the positive feedback about punctuality and satisfaction with the service.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Harding recent customer reviews

Our bus just stopped out of no where and our driver told uz the bus broke we had to wait for another one on the mountains for 4hrs in the darkness I am not interested anymore.

Noxolo J.

June 14, 2024

Drivers stopped only at 10:30 and 17:00 for breaks we were hungry the whole day ,in Harding it left me in the middle of no where not at bus station and it was unsafe for me since it was dark , I was so angry

Khanyisile M.

May 26, 2021

Not Bad

Amanda S.

June 19, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,111 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3111 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $67

Big Sky Cape Town Harding recent customer reviews

There were alot of drunkards on the bus which made it a long and unbearable journey many including myself were unable to sleep due to their noise. They were also the reason the bus got delayed by an hour

Tinotenda Courage D.

May 3, 2025

I could not charger I was late by 6hours too uncomfortable

Phumzile J.

November 16, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Harding 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 Harding?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Harding start from $65. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Harding?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Harding is 1d , covering a distance of 1119 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Harding route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Harding?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Harding at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Harding?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Harding generates an estimated 28 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 Harding?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Harding?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Harding?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Harding?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

12-03

$115

12-04

$115

Today

$133

12-06

$108

12-07

$104

12-08

$108

12-09

$130

12-10

$157

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Harding was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $104

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 Harding, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $174 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Harding based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Big Sky, 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.