Find coaches from Alice, ZA to Cape Town

Next departures

Next departures from Alice to Cape Town on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Budgetliner
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Cheapest
Intercape Mainliner
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Fastest
Jacobs Coaches
Alice - 796 McNab Dr
Bus Station - Civic CentreNo tags
Intercape Budgetliner
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Intercape Budgetliner
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags

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Get from Alice to Cape Town

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The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
12h 30mAverage duration
791 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Alice, ZA to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$43
Average bus trip duration12h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure16:30
Distance790 km
Latest bus departure19:30

Alice to Cape Town Bus

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

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

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Alice to Cape Town cost?

    The bus ticket price from Alice to Cape Town starts at US$32. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Alice to Cape Town is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Alice to Cape Town?

    The average travel time between Alice and Cape Town is around 12h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 792 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Alice and Cape Town?

    The number of buses from Alice to Cape Town can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Alice to Cape Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Alice to Cape Town?

    When taking the bus from Alice to Cape Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Badela, Jacobs Coaches.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$25
29/10
US$26
Today
US$28
31/10
US$26
01/11
US$28
02/11
US$30
03/11
US$29
04/11
US$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alice, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on 28 Oct 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 Alice, ZA to Cape Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$43 for a bus ticket from Alice, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-10-31.

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 Alice and Cape Town!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Alice to Cape Town, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Alice to Cape Town.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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