Bus Riversdale to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Riversdale to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Riversdale to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Williams Coaches for the next days.

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$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$19

Saturday

$19

Sunday

$19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 30m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	2:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	5h 15m	3:15 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
APM	5h 30m	2:30 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	5h 35m	3:15 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 30m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	2:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Intercape	5h 10m	6:55 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	12:05 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 30m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	2:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Williams Coaches	4h 50m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$21	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
APM	6h 5m	2:30 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 30m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	2:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM	5h 30m	2:30 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	4h 15m	4:05 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:20 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 15m	2:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 3:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Williams Coaches	4h 50m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$21	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
APM	6h 5m	2:30 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:35 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 2:30:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
APM	4h 15m	2:45 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 2:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 30m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	5:10 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercape	5h 15m	2:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 2:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Intercape	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 3:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Williams Coaches	4h 50m	1:40 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$21	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 1:40:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
APM	5h 30m	2:30 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 2:30:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Riversdale and Cape Town

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Riversdale to Cape Town. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Riversdale and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 72 buses from Riversdale to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Riversdale and Cape Town, with 16 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $19, from Williams Coaches

Facts about the bus from Riversdale to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Williams Coaches that travel 19 times every day by bus from Riversdale to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Riversdale to Cape Town starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:40 AM
Latest Bus	3:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	162.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Williams Coaches, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Riversdale to Cape Town

Every day, 19 buses from 5 bus companies leave Riversdale for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$21

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

$19

Tuesday 08/04

$21

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$21

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$19

Monday 08/10

$26

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$19

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Riversdale to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Riversdale to Cape Town. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Riversdale to Cape Town, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Riversdale 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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale to Cape Town are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Riversdale and Cape Town

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

Shell Service Station

The Pitt Stop Cafe

N2, Riversdal (next to Spur)

Bus Stop

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 Riversdale to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Riversdale to Cape Town bus

How much does a Riversdale Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 3h 30m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $75. 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 Riversdale to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Riversdale to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Riversdale to Cape Town is offered by Williams Coaches and takes 3h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Riversdale starts at 1:40 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 Riversdale to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Riversdale for Cape Town starts at 3:45 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 Riversdale Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Riversdale to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Williams Coaches. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Riversdale and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Riversdale 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, APM and Williams Coaches.

What can I take with me on the Riversdale 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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Riversdale and to Cape Town

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