Bus Carletonville to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Carletonville to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Carletonville to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

$46

tomorrow

$48

Tuesday

$46

Wednesday

Thursday

$47

Friday

$48

Saturday

$46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 40m	1:05 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Intercape	21h 30m	4:30 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	2:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	18h 30m	2:10 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	18h 45m	7:30 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	2:15 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound South Africa	18h 30m	2:10 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop		Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound South Africa	18h 30m	2:10 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop		Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 40m	1:05 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Intercape	21h 30m	4:30 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	2:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	18h 30m	2:10 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	18h 45m	7:30 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	2:15 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound South Africa	18h 30m	2:10 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop		Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 40m	1:05 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 1:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	18h 30m	2:10 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 2:10:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	18h 45m	7:30 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	2:15 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	27h 20m	8:25 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	11:45 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Carletonville and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Carletonville and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Carletonville to Cape Town. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Carletonville and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 buses from Carletonville to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Carletonville and Cape Town, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/7/2026 costs just $44, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Carletonville to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape and Greyhound South Africa that travel 2 times every day by bus from Carletonville to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carletonville to Cape Town starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Latest Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	746.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Carletonville to Cape Town

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Carletonville for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$48

Monday 07/27

$47

Tuesday 07/28

$46

Wednesday 07/29

$47

Thursday 07/30

$48

Friday 07/31

$48

Saturday 08/01

$48

Sunday 08/02

$49

Monday 08/03

$49

Tuesday 08/04

$46

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$48

Friday 08/07

$44

Saturday 08/08

$48

Sunday 08/09

$49

Monday 08/10

$48

Tuesday 08/11

$49

Wednesday 08/12

$49

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$47

Monday 08/17

$47

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Carletonville to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carletonville to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Carletonville to Cape Town. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carletonville to Cape Town, with $46. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from Carletonville to Cape Town

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Carletonville to Cape Town in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Carletonville to Cape Town, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Carletonville to Cape Town are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Carletonville and Cape Town

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Carletonville and Cape Town.

Engen N12 Convenience Centre

N12/R500

Caltex Garage

Fluorspar St 5

Total Garage

Osmium St 13

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carletonville to Cape Town

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Carletonville to Cape Town? Or which bus companies serve the route Carletonville to Cape Town? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Carletonville to Cape Town bus

How much does a Carletonville Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 19h 40m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Carletonville to Cape Town?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

On average, how many connections are available from Carletonville to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Carletonville to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Carletonville to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Carletonville to Cape Town is offered by Greyhound South Africa and takes 18h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carletonville to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Carletonville starts at 8:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Carletonville to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Carletonville for Cape Town starts at 7:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Carletonville Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Carletonville to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape and Greyhound South Africa. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Carletonville and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Carletonville and Cape Town by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the Carletonville to Cape Town bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Carletonville Cape Town bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Carletonville Cape Town bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Carletonville to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Carletonville to Cape Town

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Carletonville and to Cape Town

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Carletonville and to Cape Town. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!