Bus Tickets from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town

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TodayAug 24
from US$37
TomorrowAug 25
from US$34
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from US$34
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Adelaide
    Departure location: Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Adelaide
    Departure location: Stringfellow Street
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bus Station - Civic Centre
    Operated by: Jacobs CoachesJacobs Coaches
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Adelaide
    Departure location: Stringfellow Street
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bus Station - Civic Centre
    Operated by: Jacobs CoachesJacobs Coaches
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Adelaide
    Departure location: Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Adelaide
    Departure location: Pop Inn Liquor Store (R63 & Stringfellow St)
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:20pm
Distance743 km
Latest bus departure9:20pm

Adelaide to Cape Town Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Adelaide, ZA - Cape Town

  1. How far is Adelaide from Cape Town?

    The distance between Adelaide and Cape Town is approximately 745 km (462 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-22
US$32
08-23
US$34
Today
US$34
08-25
US$31
08-26
US$34
08-27
US$34
08-28
US$31
08-29
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of US$31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Adelaide, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2025-08-25.

Usually Jacobs Coaches 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Adelaide to Cape Town.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Adelaide to Cape Town.

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 Adelaide to Cape Town.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Adelaide to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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