Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and helpful drivers as well as clean buses. The service is often described as excellent, with some travelers expressing high satisfaction levels. However, there was a notable delay in Mthatha due to external factors involving local taxi industry disruptions that required police assistance for resolution.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews
The bus stopped for a long time at Grahamstown . Appears something was wrong . At East London tickets needed to be checked because people were too many for the bus
Disorganised and very risky getting home late
1 out of 5 stars
Thandekile N.
I had nice journey just except the interruption occurred in Mthatha which was caused by the taxi industry, our bus ended up escorted by the SA police services to get out from Altra city and all that made a huge delay to everyone who was still carrying on with journey
5 out of 5 stars
Bathandwa P.
It was terrible , firstly the bus broke down in Paarl we waited for two hours for road assistance, road assistance came with an incorrect part , we then had to wait for another bus. We left Paarl at 23h45pm instead of 20h00pm .The second bus also had a problem as the driver struggled when we reached an incline and it did not go over 60 km/h on a flat road ,in Mtata we were transferred to a third bus . According to my ticket I should have reached my destination at 12h30pm , but we just left Mtata now and it's now 16h51pm .
Based on 2959 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 Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 725
According to 11 reviews, APM WC received a 1.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets, but some complained about the timeliness. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at R 400
APMWC Cape Town Qumbu recent customer reviews
The bus didn't arrive on time it didn't even get to my destination never riding it again
1 out of 5 stars
Unam M.
Terrible expirience I ever had with any bus and I will never use it again
I suppose to get to my destination by 8am next day but instead Im going to get there around 14h00 and departure was written 14h00 but the came around pat 3pm because we had to go back for diesel during our trip apparently 😭😭😭😭😭
1 out of 5 stars
Sizile G.
Poor service bus was supposed to leave at 20:00 but only left at 02:25 meaning i stay on the station the whole night, was supposed to arrive at 12:00 in Qumbu the following day i spent almost 2days, they took a huge number of people where as they knew they have few buses
Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at R 513
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Qumbu by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Qumbu cost?
The bus ticket price from Cape Town to Qumbu starts at R 400. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Qumbu 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!
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Qumbu?
The average travel time between Cape Town and Qumbu is around 20h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1030 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cape Town and Qumbu?
The number of buses from Cape Town to Qumbu can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Qumbu by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cape Town to Qumbu?
When taking the bus from Cape Town to Qumbu, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Big Sky, APM WC.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Qumbu?
Buses travelling between Cape Town and Qumbu leave from Bus Station - Old Marine Drive or Bellville - 8 Mabel St. and arrive at Qumbu - Total Garage, Aubert Street (N2).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/11
R 616
11/11
R 792
Today
R 793
13/11
R 735
14/11
R 599
15/11
R 830
16/11
R 599
17/11
R 831
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Qumbu was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 599
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 Qumbu as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 599 to R 1 206 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Qumbu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 599, which is on 2025-11-14.
Usually 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.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Qumbu was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 599
