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Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average priceUS$22 - US$79 | Average duration16h 5m | 22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average priceUS$36 - US$62 | Average duration15h 45m | 27kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cape Town to East London: Trip Overview
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Cape Town to East London Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - East London
How far is East London from Cape Town by coach?
The distance between Cape Town and East London by coach is approximately 550 miles (887 km).
Is there a way to reach East London from Cape Town without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 East London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$92 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-08-03.
Usually 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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Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to East London but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cape Town to East London, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to East London will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to George
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Somerset West
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Springbok
- Coach Cape Town - Harare
- Bus Cape Town - Knysna
- Cape Town - Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Coach Cape Town - Butterworth
- Bus Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Cape Town - Cofimvaba
- Bus Cape Town - Kimberley
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Bellville to Cape Town
- Coach Heidelberg - Cape Town
- Bus Durban - Cape Town
- Worcester - Cape Town
- Bus from Knysna to Cape Town
- Coach Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Matatiele - Cape Town
- Bus from Ngcobo to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- Richards Bay - Cape Town
- Bus from George to Cape Town
- Coach Swellendam - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting East London
Buses Leaving from East London
- Bus from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Coach East London - Mdantsane
- Bus East London - Durban
- East London - Bloemfontein
- Bus from East London to Pretoria
- Coach East London - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus East London - Queenstown
- East London - Kokstad
- Bus from East London to Worcester
- Coach East London - Mthatha
- Bus East London - Somerset East
- East London - George
- Bus from East London to Graaff Reinet
- Coach East London - Butterworth
- Bus East London - Vanderbijlpark
Buses Going to East London
- Bus from Durban to East London
- Coach Mdantsane - East London
- Bus Port Elizabeth - East London
- Bloemfontein - East London
- Bus from George to East London
- Coach Port Shepstone - East London
- Bus Mthatha - East London
- Queenstown - East London
- Bus from Grahamstown to East London
- Coach Mount Frere - East London
- Bus Vanderbijlpark - East London
- Somerset East - East London
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London
- Coach Butterworth - East London
- Bus Graaff Reinet - East London
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Coach Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Bus East London - Cape Town
- Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Cape Town to East London
- Coach East London - Johannesburg
- Bus Queenstown - Cape Town
- Johannesburg - East London
- Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Bus Cape Town - Pretoria
Popular international trips
- Travel in South Africa
- Bus to Cape Town
- Bus to East London
- Cape Town to East London Buses