What is the best way to travel from Stellenbosch to Cape Town?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Cape Town from Stellenbosch. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Stellenbosch?
You can reach Cape Town with just £7 by taking a Bus from City to City, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 20m006:35StellenboschBus Stop07:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 06:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Citi Shuttles0h 35m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport00:05Cape TownCamps Bay0EconomyA Car from Citi Shuttles goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Camps Bay, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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EZ Shuttle0h 20m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport23:50Cape TownCivic Center0Premium EconomyA Car from EZ Shuttle goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 23:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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EZ Shuttle0h 30m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport00:00Cape TownCamps Bay0Premium EconomyA Car from EZ Shuttle goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Camps Bay, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 00:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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Citi Shuttles0h 25m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport23:55Cape TownCivic Center0Premium EconomyA Car from Citi Shuttles goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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EZ Shuttle0h 35m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport00:05Cape TownHout Bay0Premium EconomyA Car from EZ Shuttle goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Hout Bay, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 00:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Carpool Monday
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City to City1h 0m007:45StellenboschBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 07:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 0m007:20StellenboschBus Stop08:20Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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City to City1h 0m007:45StellenboschBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 07:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 20m006:35StellenboschBus Stop07:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 06:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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APM1h 0m007:20StellenboschBus Stop08:20Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 20m006:35StellenboschBus Stop07:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 06:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Stellenbosch to Cape Town?
You can get to Cape Town from Stellenbosch in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from EZ Shuttle. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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EZ Shuttle0h 20m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport23:50Cape TownCivic Center0Premium EconomyA Car from EZ Shuttle goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 23:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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Citi Shuttles0h 25m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport23:55Cape TownCivic Center0Premium EconomyA Car from Citi Shuttles goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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EZ Shuttle0h 30m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport00:00Cape TownCamps Bay0Premium EconomyA Car from EZ Shuttle goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Camps Bay, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 00:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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Citi Shuttles0h 35m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport00:05Cape TownCamps Bay0EconomyA Car from Citi Shuttles goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Camps Bay, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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EZ Shuttle0h 35m023:30Cape Town AirportCape Town Airport00:05Cape TownHout Bay0Premium EconomyA Car from EZ Shuttle goes from Cape Town Airport, Cape Town Airport (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 23:30:00 to Hout Bay, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 00:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 20m006:35StellenboschBus Stop07:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 06:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 07/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Carpool Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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City to City1h 0m007:45StellenboschBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 07:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 0m007:20StellenboschBus Stop08:20Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 08/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 08/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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City to City1h 0m007:45StellenboschBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 07:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 20m006:35StellenboschBus Stop07:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 06:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 10/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 10/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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APM1h 0m007:20StellenboschBus Stop08:20Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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APM1h 20m005:35StellenboschBus Stop06:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 05:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 20m006:35StellenboschBus Stop07:55Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 06:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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APM1h 25m004:35StellenboschBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 12/07/2025 04:35:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 12/07/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Stellenbosch to Cape Town
What are the most popular stations in Stellenbosch and Cape Town?
In Stellenbosch, you will usually depart from Merriman Laan, Bus Stop or Central Station, while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Coronation Coach Stop or Darling Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cape Town from Stellenbosch? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Stellenbosch and Cape Town, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from City to City.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from EZ Shuttle: you will get to Cape Town in just 0h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Stellenbosch and Cape Town are APM, EZ Shuttle and City to City, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Stellenbosch and Cape Town is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Somerset West or to Rosebank, and look at flights from Cape Town Airport, and landing at Cape Town Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Stellenbosch to Cape Town?
The most popular companies between Stellenbosch and Cape Town, are APM, EZ Shuttle and City to City. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: APM and City to City
All you need to know when you travel from Stellenbosch to Cape Town
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Stellenbosch to Cape Town. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Stellenbosch to Cape Town
How can I reach Cape Town from Stellenbosch?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Cape Town from Stellenbosch.
How far is Cape Town from Stellenbosch?
The distance between Stellenbosch and Cape Town is 40.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Stellenbosch and Cape Town?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 7 kgs, and a flight 10 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Stellenbosch to Cape Town?
You can get to Cape Town with just £7 by taking a Bus from City to City.
What is the fastest way to get from Stellenbosch to Cape Town?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cape Town in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from EZ Shuttle.
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