Cheap Bus and Shuttle Tickets in South Africa

Bus travel in South Africa is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was ARS 41 696. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in South Africa:
Pretoria ↔ Cape Town (average: ARS 89 674)
Johannesburg ↔ Durban (average: ARS 45 772)
Johannesburg ↔ Cape Town (average: ARS 89 398)

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Shuttles are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore South Africa:
- Bus: 11911 routes
- Shuttle: 1283 routes
- Van: 188 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in South Africa with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Pretoria to Cape Town
Travel time: 21h 10m
Ticket prices: From ARS 89 674
Frequency: 33 departures daily
Recommended operators: Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Ramalo, Swiss Express, Big Sky, tamuka, Badela

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Johannesburg ↔ Maputo, Mozambique
Durban ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe
Durban ↔ Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Johannesburg ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe
Pretoria ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Durban King Shaka Airport, O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg