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

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Bethlehem start from $34. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 Bethlehem?

The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Bethlehem is 17h 55m, covering a distance of 692 miles (1116 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Bethlehem route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Bethlehem at 10:30am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem generates an estimated 28 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 Bethlehem?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Bethlehem from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	17h 55m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	17h 55m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Bethlehem on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 10m	11:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	5:25am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:10 AM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Bethlehem

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 55mAverage Duration

692 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Bethlehem?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Visit page
C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Visit page
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 Bethlehem

A
Bethlehem
Engen garage, corner of Johan Blignaut and Airport road

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable rides and professional drivers. The buses were punctual for both pick-up and drop-off times, ensuring a smooth journey. However, some travelers noted that rest stops offered limited shopping options and found restroom conditions less satisfactory than expected.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Bethlehem recent customer reviews

It was comfortable, but took longer than the stipulated arrival time, stops for food are all the same one can’t have options for shopping snacks because all the the stops have same shops

Medupe T.

January 6, 2026

The driver was just simply professional, my favourite so far of all the trips I've had with intercape.

Itumeleng H.

October 20, 2025

Mostly I enjoyed the sooth ride and gentle, and what was distasteful was the restroom

Chandré C.

September 6, 2025

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Bethlehem start from $34. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 Bethlehem?
The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Bethlehem is 17h 55m, covering a distance of 692 miles (1116 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Bethlehem route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Bethlehem at 10:30am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem generates an estimated 28 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 Bethlehem?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Bethlehem?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01/28

$40

01/29

$40

Today

$38

01/31

$41

02/01

$40

02/02

$40

02/03

$41

02/04

$40

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Bethlehem, ZA was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $38

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 Bethlehem, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $50 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bethlehem, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2026-02-02.