Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting friendly and professional staff who ensured a comfortable journey. The buses were generally on time, with some even arriving earlier than expected. However, there were occasional concerns about the air conditioning being too hot and issues with smelly toilets or non-functional charging ports. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers due to excellent service quality.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
Good trip friendly drivers , comfortable and safe . The only thing I wish for is that seat numbers are given on tickets so people can sit with they respective partners I was lucky that a friendly rider gave up his seat for me to sit next to my wife there are alot of people who are scared to travel alone or even sit alone anxiety is a real illness.. please I ask to assign seat numbers for passenger it will improve your service 10 fold
4 out of 5 stars
Sergio W.
It was very horrible , the bus was too hot , the seats are too small and it's very uncomfortable to sleep
1 out of 5 stars
Liyabona H.
The service was terrible , considering Intercape’s reputation. Boarding in bus took an hour. a further delay occurred because a lady did not pay for her child’s ticket. The bus was deemed unfit to drive before we got to Worcester. We needed to change buses while it was storming outside. I’ve never experienced a bus delay from Cape Town cbd, and I don’t see why more bus chaperons are employed to sort out these issues and most importantly WHY ARE BUSES NOT INSPECTED BEFORE DEPARTURE ?!
Users have reported a positive experience with Intercity Express, highlighting the comfort of the seats and punctuality. Additionally, they appreciated the friendly demeanor of the drivers during their journey.
Intercity Xpress Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
Trip was overall good, drivers drive well, was close to an hour late but understandable, only negative, sat close to toilet and had strong urine smell
4 out of 5 stars
Mark P.
I enjoyed my trip with intercity express, the bus was on time and the drivers were very friendly
5 out of 5 stars
Bybit K.
The worst bus experience ever. The bus was smelling through out, as we were approaching Caledon the bus started beeping and making sounds. We stopped at Caledon bus driver attended to the issue but bus was shaking all the way. 11km to Grahamstown bus stopped and driver had to fix something again and was asking for plastics, imagine! Temporal solutions and putting peoples lives at risk. Soze ndiphinde!
Based on 2424 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $21
APMWC Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
It was horrible. First of all I paid for my one old son a full amount of R700. Bus delayed for 10 hours we slept at The bus station. We were changed from one bus to another with our laugages and we arrived midnight the following day
1 out of 5 stars
Sinovuyo Shirley M.
Very bad service the bus was supposed to arrive at 7pm got in Cape Town at around 8:30 pm. It does not end the the bus got stuck in Riverdale. Book this bus at your own risk
1 out of 5 stars
Anathi S.
It was a quick ride except for the stoppage to refuel. it was unnecessary and should have been calculated and done beforehand and we arrives extremely late at our destination. we were scheduled for 6:20 but arrived at twelve in the afternoon
Based on 2675 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $34
Big Sky Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
I enjoyed the fact that there was a toilet (even though I didn’t use it) charging ports, air conditioning and the bus was clean. Seats were adjustable as well.
Users have shared that the bus experience was generally comfortable, with kind and helpful drivers. However, some noted a less enjoyable aspect involving multiple bus changes during their journey, which they found tedious. Despite this inconvenience, the overall comfort of the seats received positive feedback from passengers.
Eagle Liner Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
The bus was comfortable enough.
It was also warm because of the AC, the drivers were kind and helpful. I can recommend to my family and friends.
5 out of 5 stars
Avu B.
The bus was very full then we had to change buses when we got to mosselbay, the second bus was not too full and the seats were comfortable then again in the morning when we got to Port elizabeth we were ordered to go back to the first bus. That was too boring.
3 out of 5 stars
Khanyisile M.
The bus was two hours late. I missed a meeting. However, the drivers were very apologetic.
Based on 8813 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $25
Citiliner Plus Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
The bus was very late, and the seats on the bus were falling off
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $20
ilulaBus Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
Incompetent staff did not check and put me on a wrong bus which was going on a different route
1 out of 5 stars
Pumeza M.
Office agents are not helpful, I had to look for a bus until someone called
3 out of 5 stars
Zamuxolo N.
there was a lack of covid precautions in place. it is terrifying
Based on 3709 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $21
Delta Coaches Cape Town Grahamstown recent customer reviews
The trip was supposed to departure at 18h00 on a Delta Couch, but instead we were sent to APMWC and departed hour 15 minutes later and those guys were disorganized. I don't see myself booking their bus again
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How far is Cape Town from Grahamstown?
Cape Town and Grahamstown are 468 miles (755 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown?
Most of the buses traveling from Cape Town to Grahamstown leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And arrive at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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$31
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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Grahamstown was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $21
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You can expect to pay from $21 to $61 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-09-27.
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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 Cape Town and Grahamstown!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown, get comfy and count the stars.
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 Cape Town to Grahamstown.
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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.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Grahamstown was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $21
