How do I get from Cape Town to Hopetown without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Hopetown without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown?

The travel time from Cape Town to Hopetown is about 10h 32m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 9h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 445 miles (717 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Cape Town from Hopetown?

The distance separating Cape Town and Hopetown is 445 miles (717 km).

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cape Town to Hopetown?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Cape Town to Hopetown by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $20, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Hopetown cost?

You can expect to pay around $38 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $20 and $75, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Cape Town to Hopetown Bus Tickets

TodayMay 31

from $28

TomorrowJun 1

MonJun 2

TueJun 3

from $23

WedJun 4

from $23

ThuJun 5

from $23

FriJun 6

from $23

SatJun 7

Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 3 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive
Arrival time: June 3 at 11:10pm
Destination city: Hopetown
Destination location: Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 3 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Arrival time: June 4 at 4:00am
Destination city: Hopetown
Destination location: Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 30m
Departure time: June 3 at 11:00am
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: June 3 at 9:40pm
Destination city: Hopetown
Destination location: Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 40m
Departure time: June 3 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: June 4 at 5:45am
Destination city: Hopetown
Destination location: Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street
Operated by: Intercape Sleepliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 30m
Departure time: June 3 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
Arrival time: June 4 at 12:02am
Destination city: Hopetown
Destination location: Hopetown
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 2m

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Bus Cape Town to Hopetown: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38

Average bus trip duration10h 32m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure10:15am

Distance435 miles (701 km)

Latest bus departure7:15pm

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Intercape

3.5/540,000 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,891 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/59,144 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Hopetown recent customer reviews

Experience was 5 stars as there were no delays the bus only stopped for a few minutes, and arrived on time

Sylvia K.

July 18, 2024

My second time traveling with Intercity Xpress. The 1st time was excellent, but this time around the bus was an hour late without communication from anyone. Instead of arriving at 5h00 at Hopetown, we arrived at 9.

Nicolas T.

December 17, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/52,201 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

APM WC

2/51,872 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.4

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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How do I get from Cape Town to Hopetown without flying?
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What is the cheapest way to travel from Cape Town to Hopetown?
How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Hopetown cost?

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05/29

$20

05/30

$43

Today

$21

06/01

$30

06/02

$21

06/03

$21

06/04

$21

06/05

$21

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Hopetown was searched and found on May 29, 2025 with a price of $20

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 Hopetown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $60 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Hopetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-06-03.

Usually SLEEPLINER, BIG SKY EXPRESS 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 Hopetown!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown.

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 Hopetown.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Cape Town to Hopetown: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Hopetown

How do I get from Cape Town to Hopetown without flying?

How long is the bus trip from Cape Town to Hopetown?

How far is Cape Town from Hopetown?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cape Town to Hopetown?

How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Hopetown cost?

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