Bus and Coach from Cape Town to Alice: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Alice

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

today

£40

tomorrow

£42

Saturday

£40

Sunday

£45

Monday

£49

Tuesday

£45

Wednesday

£31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Badela	8h 40m	21:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:40	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 21:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Basic	£56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Jacobs Coaches	12h 55m	18:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Jacobs Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:40:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercape	15h 40m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:10	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:30:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Intercape	13h 0m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:00	Alice	Hotel Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:00:00 to Hotel Coach Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Alice is £22 on 04/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Cape Town to Alice

Compare all providers like Intercape, Jacobs Coaches and Badela that travel 8 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Alice in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Alice starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	8h 40m
Earliest Coach	18:00
Latest Coach	18:40
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	791.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Jacobs Coaches and Badela

Cheapest coach connections from Cape Town to Alice

Every day, 8 buses from 3 coach companies leave Cape Town for Alice: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£36

Friday 19/12

£39

Saturday 20/12

£40

Sunday 21/12

£43

Monday 22/12

£41

Tuesday 23/12

£45

Wednesday 24/12

£31

Thursday 25/12

£29

Friday 26/12

£29

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£32

Monday 29/12

£33

Tuesday 30/12

£32

Wednesday 31/12

£24

Thursday 01/01

£24

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£26

Sunday 04/01

£22

Monday 05/01

£24

Tuesday 06/01

£24

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£23

Saturday 10/01

£24

Sunday 11/01

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Alice

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 Cape Town to Alice 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 Cape Town to Alice, 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 coaches from Cape Town to Alice are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Alice

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Alice from our users.

Jacobs Coaches from Cape Town to Alice

Here you will find the key facts about the Jacobs Coaches bus route Cape Town to Alice:

Cheapest Price	£31
Fastest Coach	12h 55m
Earliest Coach	18:40
Last Coach	18:40
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	18/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Alice

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cape Town and Alice.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Hotel Coach Station

McNab Drive 792

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Alice

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Alice bus

How much does a Cape Town - Alice coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town - Alice bus trip is available from £22 and takes 12h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cape Town to Alice is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £70. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town - Alice route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Alice is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Alice from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Alice is provided by Badela and takes 8h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £45. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Alice departs from Cape Town at 18:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cape Town to Alice?

The latest bus to Alice departs from Cape Town at 18:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town - Alice route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Alice can travel with Intercape, Jacobs Coaches and Badela. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Alice?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Alice 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, Jacobs Coaches and Badela.

What can I take with me on the bus to Alice from Cape Town?

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

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Alice 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 travelling 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 Cape Town to Alice on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cape Town to Alice?

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Alice

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