How far is Cape Town from Ngcobo?

Cape Town and Ngcobo are 929 km (576 miles) apart.

Bus from Cape Town to Ngcobo starting at US$28 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJun 28

from US$43

TomorrowJun 29

from US$34

MonJun 30

from US$35

TueJul 1

from US$43

WedJul 2

from US$38

ThuJul 3

from US$34

FriJul 4

from US$41

SatJul 5

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: June 29 at 4:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Arrival time: June 30 at 7:10am
Destination city: Ngcobo
Destination location: Engcobo - Avbob, Cala Rd, Engcobo
Operated by: Gxaweni
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: June 29 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Arrival time: June 30 at 5:05am
Destination city: Ngcobo
Destination location: ENGCOBO (JOBELASTAR)
Operated by: Jobela Star
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 55m
Departure time: June 29 at 5:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: June 30 at 8:10am
Destination city: Ngcobo
Destination location: Intercape Bus stop at Engcobo
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 25m
Departure time: June 29 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: June 30 at 9:25am
Destination city: Ngcobo
Destination location: Intercape Bus stop at Engcobo
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 10m
Departure time: June 29 at 7:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: June 30 at 9:55am
Destination city: Ngcobo
Destination location: Intercape Bus stop at Engcobo
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 10m

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:46 PM SAST.

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Bus Cape Town to Ngcobo: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43

Average Bus Trip Duration14h 30m

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure1:00pm

Distance929 km

Latest bus departure8:15pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/540,588 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 40588 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at US$37

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

It was very good the drivers were well experienced

Nkosinathi M.

May 28, 2025

Stucked about 5/6 hours and no one updated us whats going on

Oviweyo M.

May 19, 2025

Makalala Transport

3/5192 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Based on 192 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at US$30

Makalala Transport Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

The bus arrived very late to the pick up point hour late

Nokulunga S.

June 22, 2025

👌 wonderful

Sbongile M.

June 4, 2025

Excellent service as usually

Nokaya P.

June 3, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,336 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Jobela Star

2.5/5261 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.7

According to user feedback, the team was friendly and provided a great journey experience. However, there were reports of service issues due to the bus being stuck during one trip.

JOBELASTAR Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

The journey is terrible because I'm still on the way to Takarstad while i should've been in Ngcobo at 09:00. Left Cape Town today 01:30 but was supposed to have departed yesterday at 19:00 Never Again!!! Because we're now traveling with Noble's

Siya P.

April 17, 2025

It's was my first time to travel with what I noticed poor service because the bus was stuck

Chumani Nicholas M.

December 15, 2024

There’s nothing that I enjoyed, toilet was dirty. We also got Stucked for 6 hours waiting for another bus from Cape Town. The service was very very poor I’m disappointed.

Sesethu B.

August 4, 2024

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,106 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Based on 9106 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$25

Eagle Liner Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

It was a bad experience. Instead of dropping off on the way to Ngcobo which is closer home, the drivers insisted that they do not stop but will take to town to take another transport back home.

Vathiswa K.

June 18, 2025

The service is excellent, the bus is clean

Thembakazi G.

May 26, 2025

Gxaweni

1.5/520 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness0.3

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 1.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Gxaweni ticket prices on this trip start at US$31

Gxaweni Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

The drivers were very kind and the bus was warm

Noku K.

June 27, 2025

I did not use this transport. The bus was not available

Asenathi M.

April 20, 2025

APM WC

2/52,026 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.4

Users have reported delays in the bus schedule, with one instance of a five-hour delay. Additionally, there were mentions of not being able to charge phones during the journey. Despite these challenges, travelers continue to use this service for their travel needs.

APMWC Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

The bus delayed with 5 hours it was suppose to leave at Cape Town at 12 but it only came at 17:30

Thobeka J.

March 31, 2025

Changing time from 13:00 to 18:00 ,worst part is no one let me know then I had to drive 37km to the station

Peter V.

October 29, 2024

Couldn't charger my phone and trip took so long

Soqhamo K.

December 3, 2024

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Makalala Transport

3/5192 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Based on 192 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at US$30

Makalala Transport Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

The bus arrived very late to the pick up point hour late

Nokulunga S.

June 22, 2025

👌 wonderful

Sbongile M.

June 4, 2025

Excellent service as usually

Nokaya P.

June 3, 2025

Intercape

3.5/540,588 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 40588 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at US$37

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

It was very good the drivers were well experienced

Nkosinathi M.

May 28, 2025

Stucked about 5/6 hours and no one updated us whats going on

Oviweyo M.

May 19, 2025

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,106 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Based on 9106 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at US$25

Eagle Liner Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

It was a bad experience. Instead of dropping off on the way to Ngcobo which is closer home, the drivers insisted that they do not stop but will take to town to take another transport back home.

Vathiswa K.

June 18, 2025

The service is excellent, the bus is clean

Thembakazi G.

May 26, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,336 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Gxaweni

1.5/520 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness0.3

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 1.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Gxaweni ticket prices on this trip start at US$31

Gxaweni Cape Town Ngcobo recent customer reviews

The drivers were very kind and the bus was warm

Noku K.

June 27, 2025

I did not use this transport. The bus was not available

Asenathi M.

April 20, 2025

Badela

3.5/5216 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Naledi Luxury Liner

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Cape Town to Ngcobo Bus

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How far is Cape Town from Ngcobo?
Cape Town and Ngcobo are 929 km (576 miles) apart.

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

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06-26

US$63

06-27

US$57

Today

US$41

06-29

US$34

06-30

US$35

07-01

US$41

07-02

US$35

07-03

US$32

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Ngcobo was searched and found on Jul 3, 2025 with a price of US$32

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 Ngcobo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$83 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Ngcobo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 which is on 2025-07-03.

Usually BIG SKY, MAINLINER 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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