Coach Cape Town to Riversdale from £12

Which bus from Cape Town to Riversdale is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Riversdale. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£14

tomorrow

£15

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Thursday

Friday

£14

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:50	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 18:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	5h 0m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 07:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Williams Coaches	4h 35m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 19:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 15m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:15	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 04/05/2026 18:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	5h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:50	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Basic	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 18:30:00 to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Intercape	4h 30m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:00	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Basic	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 18:30:00 to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Williams Coaches	4h 35m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 19:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 15m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:15	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 18:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	5h 35m	18:30	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	00:05	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 05/05/2026 18:30:00 to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	5h 0m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 07:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:50	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Basic	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 18:30:00 to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
APM	5h 15m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:15	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 18:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	5h 35m	18:30	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	00:05	Riversdale	The Pitt Stop Cafe	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/05/2026 18:30:00 to The Pitt Stop Cafe, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:50	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 18:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	5h 0m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 07:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Williams Coaches	4h 35m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 19:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 15m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:15	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/05/2026 18:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:50	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 18:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Williams Coaches	3h 35m	20:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Intercape	5h 0m	07:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:30	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 07:30:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Williams Coaches	4h 35m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:35	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Williams Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 19:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
APM	5h 15m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	23:15	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/05/2026 18:00:00 to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Riversdale is £12 on 17/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Riversdale?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Riversdale. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily coaches from Cape Town to Riversdale. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Cape Town and Riversdale.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 64 coaches from Cape Town to Riversdale, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Riversdale, with 18 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Riversdale bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 22 times by bus from Cape Town to Riversdale in one click. Book your Cape Town to Riversdale bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	261.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Williams Coaches and Greyhound South Africa

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Riversdale?

Every day, 22 buses from 5 coach companies leave Cape Town for Riversdale. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£14

Tuesday 05/05

£15

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£21

Saturday 09/05

£14

Sunday 10/05

£14

Monday 11/05

£14

Tuesday 12/05

£16

Wednesday 13/05

£14

Thursday 14/05

£14

Friday 15/05

£16

Saturday 16/05

£16

Sunday 17/05

£12

Monday 18/05

£16

Tuesday 19/05

£14

Wednesday 20/05

£14

Thursday 21/05

£15

Friday 22/05

£16

Saturday 23/05

£14

Sunday 24/05

£16

Monday 25/05

£15

Tuesday 26/05

£19

Wednesday 27/05

£16

Thursday 28/05

£19

Friday 29/05

£14

Saturday 30/05

£19

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Riversdale

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

With a price starting from £12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Riversdale. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Riversdale, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Riversdale

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Riversdale in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cape Town to Riversdale, 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 Riversdale are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Riversdale

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Riversdale. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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

Shell Service Station

The Pitt Stop Cafe

N2, Riversdal (next to Spur)

Bus Stop

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Riversdale

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Riversdale. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Riversdale bus

How much does a Cape Town Riversdale coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Riversdale bus trip is available from £12 and takes 3h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £37. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Riversdale.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Riversdale is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Riversdale is provided by Williams Coaches and takes 3h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Riversdale departs from Cape Town at 06:00. 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 Riversdale?

The latest bus to Riversdale departs from Cape Town at 20:00. 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 Riversdale route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Riversdale can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. 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 Riversdale?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Riversdale 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 Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 bus for the Cape Town Riversdale 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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cape Town to Riversdale?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 22 daily trips between Cape Town and Riversdale. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cape Town to Riversdale?

Prices and availability for 22 trips between Cape Town and Riversdale change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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 Riversdale

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