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

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Bethlehem from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

£58

tomorrow

Saturday

£76

Sunday

£67

Monday

£63

Tuesday

£67

Wednesday

£46

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 25m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:25	Bethlehem	Wimpy Bar		Basic	£58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 11:00:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
	Intercape	17h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£71	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 17:30:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£76	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 17:30:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
	Intercape	18h 25m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£80	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:00:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Bethlehem via Bloemfontein, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  16h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:30
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  00:55
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £42
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 12:30:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
- Busbud
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  02:40
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  05:25
  
  Bethlehem
  Wimpy Bar
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 02:40:00 to Wimpy Bar, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 25m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 11:00:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
	Intercape	17h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£78	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 17:30:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	18h 25m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:25	Bethlehem	Bus Stop		Economy	£63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
	Intercape	17h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25	Bethlehem	Bus Stop		Economy	£71	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 17:30:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
	Intercape	18h 25m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:25	Bethlehem	Engen Garage		Economy	£69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 11:00:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Bethlehem via Bloemfontein, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intercape
  
  18h 25m
  
  0
  
  17:00
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  06:35
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £27
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 17:00:00 to Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
- Intercape
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  07:10
  
  Bloemfontein
  Tourist Centre
  
  11:25
  
  Bethlehem
  Engen Garage
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £32
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 25/12/2025 07:10:00 to Engen Garage, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	17h 55m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25	Bethlehem	Bus Stop		Economy	£46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
	Intercape	18h 25m	11:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:25	Bethlehem	Bus Stop		Economy	£55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Bethlehem (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Bethlehem is £36 on 26/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Bethlehem

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Cape Town to Bethlehem. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cape Town and Bethlehem.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 coaches from Cape Town to Bethlehem, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Bethlehem, with 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cape Town to Bethlehem

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Bethlehem starting from £36!

Cheapest Bus	£36
Fastest Bus	17h 55m
Earliest Coach	11:00
Latest Coach	17:30
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	1,132.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape

Cheapest coach connections from Cape Town to Bethlehem

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cape Town for Bethlehem: 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

£61

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£76

Sunday 21/12

£67

Monday 22/12

£63

Tuesday 23/12

£67

Wednesday 24/12

£46

Thursday 25/12

£41

Friday 26/12

£36

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Bethlehem

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

With a price starting from £41, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Bethlehem. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £76.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Bethlehem, with £46. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £55.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Bethlehem

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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Bethlehem

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

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

Bus Stop

Wimpy Bar

C/o Muller & Hospital Street

Engen Garage

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Bethlehem

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Bethlehem bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town - Bethlehem bus trip is available from £36 and takes 17h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cape Town to Bethlehem is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £36 to £81. 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 - Bethlehem route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Bethlehem is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Bethlehem is provided by Intercape and takes 17h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £73. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Bethlehem departs from Cape Town at 11:00. 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 Bethlehem?

The latest bus to Bethlehem departs from Cape Town at 17:30. 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 - Bethlehem route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Bethlehem can travel with Intercape. 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 Bethlehem?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Bethlehem 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem on your planned travel date.

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

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

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 Bethlehem

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