How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Kokstad cost?

The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Kokstad starts at R 423. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Kokstad 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 Grahamstown to Kokstad?

The average travel time between Grahamstown and Kokstad is around 9h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 411 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Kokstad?

The number of buses from Grahamstown to Kokstad can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Kokstad by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Kokstad?

When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Kokstad, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.

Bus Grahamstown to Kokstad from R 515 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:35	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:20	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 30m	16:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 30m	16:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 30m	16:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 30m	16:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 30m	16:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Next departures from Grahamstown to Kokstad on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:00	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 30m	16:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	07:45	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	10h 5m	17:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	21:40	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	8h 45m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	18:20	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	9h 45m	04:05	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:25 AM SAST.

Get from Grahamstown to Kokstad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 423, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9h 20mAverage duration

411 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543 708 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Customers have generally had positive experiences with Intercape, praising their excellent service. However, some concerns were raised about safety due to issues like broken lights inside the bus and occasional delays in arrival times.

Intercape Mainliner Grahamstown Kokstad recent customer reviews

Very dissatisfied,the bus had a breakdown in East London and arrived in Grahamstown an hour later.

Simphiwe B.

31 July 2025

My bus was changed to Big sky and the stuff was not accommodating. Inconsiderate with breaks after very long drives.

Naledi L.

11 October 2024

I booked Intercape mainliner but I was told it’s delayed and they made me travel with BigSky which was so uncomfortable.

Nangamso C.

4 October 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510 884 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52 691 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/52 958 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Grahamstown and Kokstad?

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Stops in Kokstad

A - Kokstad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grahamstown to Kokstad by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Kokstad cost?
The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Kokstad starts at R 423. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Kokstad 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 Grahamstown to Kokstad?
The average travel time between Grahamstown and Kokstad is around 9h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 411 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Kokstad?
The number of buses from Grahamstown to Kokstad can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Kokstad by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Kokstad?
When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Kokstad, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.

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 424

11/11

R 444

Today

R 515

13/11

R 540

14/11

R 860

15/11

R 860

16/11

R 818

17/11

R 819

The cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Kokstad was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 424

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Kokstad as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 424 to R 1 197 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Kokstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 540, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.