Users have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting friendly and professional staff, punctuality, and comfortable buses. Many appreciated having ample time to stretch during stops. While some mentioned issues like non-functional charging ports or cramped seating, overall satisfaction remains high due to effective communication from the staff.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Based on 2299 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Based on 8606 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 $24
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.
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.
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
Based on 2562 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 $37
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Based on 3654 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
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.
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.
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
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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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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08/20
$20
08/21
$24
Today
$19
08/23
$19
08/24
$20
08/25
$20
08/26
$20
08/27
$20
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Grahamstown was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $19
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 Grahamstown, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $48 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 $19 which is on 2025-08-23.
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 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.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Grahamstown, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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 Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $19
