How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Caledon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Caledon start from $19. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Caledon?

The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Caledon is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 52 miles (83 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Caledon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Big Sky , Milta Coaches , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , Williams Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Jacobs Coaches , Delta Coaches .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Caledon?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Caledon at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon?

A bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Caledon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Williams Coaches , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 563 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Caledon?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Williams Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Cape Town to Caledon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Williams Coaches , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Caledon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Williams Coaches , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Caledon from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Caledon on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	1h 45m	8:45pm	CALEDON	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	1h 35m	7:50pm	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1h 50m	10:00am	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	2h 45m	8:45pm	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	2h 30m	9:00pm	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Caledon on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	CAPE TOWN	1h 45m	8:45pm	CALEDON	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	1h 35m	7:50pm	CALEDON - PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, BETWEEN DE PASSEL AND JOUBERT STREET, CALEDON	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1h 50m	10:00am	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	2h 45m	8:45pm	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	2h 30m	9:00pm	Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:14 AM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Caledon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

52 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Caledon?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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B
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Caledon

A
Freshstop, Astron Energy Garage
Nerina Street , Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,269 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers generally report a positive experience with this bus service, appreciating its punctuality. However, there are mentions of cleanliness issues as some passengers found their seats and surrounding areas not properly cleaned before boarding. Overall, the timely departures contribute to a good travel experience despite occasional lapses in maintenance.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Caledon recent customer reviews

They are mostly on time, but even when not, very good experience traveling with them.

Christa E.

September 2, 2024

Trip ok. But bus should have been cleaned before the passengers got onto it. My seats and area around still had chips on it.

Shirley-ann H.

November 27, 2023

I bought a ticket that was for 6 o’clock but the curfew only lifted then. So it was impossible to be there on time. I was forced to buy another ticket because of this.

Thomas H.

January 4, 2021

APM WC

2/52,781 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,102 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Milta Coaches

Intercity Xpress

3/511,119 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Caledon recent customer reviews

The bus needs some serious attention, maintenance is in serious need.

Craig S.

February 12, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,181 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Williams Coaches

4.5/5565 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.2

Flexi City Connect

2/532 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi1.3

Jacobs Coaches

2/591 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,910 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Caledon, ZA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Caledon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Caledon start from $19. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Caledon?
The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Caledon is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 52 miles (83 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Caledon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Milta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Williams Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches, Delta Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Caledon?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Caledon at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Caledon generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Caledon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 563 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Caledon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Williams Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cape Town to Caledon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Williams Coaches, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Caledon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Williams Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/01

$39

12/02

$28

Today

$19

12/04

$19

12/05

$28

12/06

No data

12/07

$19

12/08

$24

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Caledon, ZA was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $19

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 Caledon, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $73 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Caledon, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Williams Coaches, Greyhound South Africa 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.