Intercape receives high praise for its clean and comfortable buses, professional staff, timely service, and smooth rides. Passengers appreciate the leg space on sleepliners and commend the drivers' communication skills. However, some reviews mention issues with air conditioning temperatures being too high or charger ports not functioning properly.
Intercape Sleepliner Cape Town Kimberley recent customer reviews
The bus came far before the time of departure from cape Town.We did not have to wait on the bus.
5 out of 5 stars
Felicia D.
We had an amazing and comfortable trip with the Intercape Mainliner, with a very professional staff.
5 out of 5 stars
Freddx Moshameso K.
I enjoyed the leg space provided on the sleepliner and I didn't find anything that I didn't enjoy thanks for your service
Passengers frequently commend the bus service for its punctuality and cleanliness, with professional drivers who ensure a safe journey. The seats are generally comfortable, though some find them less so on longer trips. A few reviews suggest that driver friendliness could be improved and mention occasional delays due to unscheduled stops.
Intercity Xpress Cape Town Kimberley recent customer reviews
Drivers were very friendly helpful. Felt safe . The bath smelled needs to be freshen along the way even with some refreshers thrown in. Seats very compact in newer bus. Further it was fine
4 out of 5 stars
Katherine L.
I arrived 2 hours later than the time I saw on the ticket and the bus was very dirty.
5 out of 5 stars
Suzan M.
The drivers are professional and have good manners, they respect passengers and they respect other road drivers.
Users have highlighted the friendliness of the staff as a positive aspect. However, there are consistent mentions of delays in arrival times and concerns about limited stops during long trips. Additionally, some users noted discomfort due to closely spaced seats and issues with non-functioning air conditioning systems on board.
Greyhound Cape Town Kimberley recent customer reviews
I enjoyed the charging units. I didn’t enjoy when the driver kept driving reckless when he wanted to overtake the trucks
2 out of 5 stars
Madikoma M.
Worst trip: Bus arrived 2 hours late, while competitors had approx 8 busses arrive and depart, no tv service as advertised and there was extremely poor ventilation that we were forced to use the roof emergency, which couldn't close throughout the night - also arrived 4 hours late.
1 out of 5 stars
Lance B.
Late departure on different bus liner with no phone chargers
No announcement of stops and frequent unscheduled driver stops on side of road
Customers have expressed high satisfaction with the service, highlighting excellent experiences and friendly drivers. There were no negative aspects mentioned in these reviews, indicating a consistently positive travel experience for users.
Big Sky Express Cape Town Kimberley recent customer reviews
I really enjoyed the trip, the drivers were very friendly
Based on 2435 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 $22
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 $31
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What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Kimberley?
Cape Town and Kimberley are 518 miles (835 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Kimberley?
The majority of buses traveling from Cape Town to Kimberley start their journey at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And wind up at Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
09/25
$43
09/26
$42
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$41
09/28
$27
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$27
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$27
10/01
$25
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$25
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $25
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 Kimberley, ZA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $58 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-10-01.
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.
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Bus Travel Tips
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 Kimberley!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Kimberley, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Kimberley.
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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $25
