Find coaches from Cape Town to Alice, ZA

Next departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Alice on 11 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Budgetliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.Fastest
Jacobs Coaches
Bus Station - Civic Centre
Alice - 796 McNab DrNo tags
Intercape Budgetliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.No tags
Intercape Budgetliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.No tags

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Bus Cape Town to Alice, ZA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration13h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure17:30
Distance490 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

Cape Town to Alice Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Alice from Cape Town, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Alice, ZA

  1. What's the distance between Cape Town and Alice by coach?

    The journey from Cape Town to Alice by coach covers an approximate distance of 491 miles (792 km).

  2. How can I travel from Cape Town to Alice avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Cape Town to Alice without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/09
US$25
09/09
US$25
Today
US$32
11/09
US$30
12/09
US$26
13/09
US$26
14/09
US$27
15/09
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Alice, ZA was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$25

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 Alice, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$165 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Alice, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-09-15.

Usually Jacobs Coaches 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cape Town and Alice!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cape Town to Alice.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cape Town to Alice.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Alice, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Alice, ZA to Cape Town

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