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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Carletonville from various bus operators like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

$46

tomorrow

$46

Sunday

$46

Monday

Tuesday

$46

Wednesday

$47

Thursday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 20m	11:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	18h 25m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Intercape	20h 55m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Intercape	18h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 20m	11:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Intercape	18h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	25h 5m	6:15 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:20 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 6:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 20m	11:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound South Africa	18h 25m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Intercape	20h 55m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Intercape	18h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound South Africa	18h 25m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Intercape	18h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	19h 20m	11:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Intercape	25h 5m	6:15 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:20 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 6:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound South Africa	18h 25m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 1:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Intercape	19h 20m	11:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Intercape	25h 5m	6:15 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:20 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 6:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Intercape	18h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Carletonville via Klerksdorp, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- APM
  
  18h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Klerksdorp
  Klerksdorp Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Klerksdorp Bus Stop, Klerksdorp (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
- Intercape
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Klerksdorp
  Engen N12 East Gas Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 East Gas Station, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 11:15:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound South Africa	18h 25m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/3/2026 1:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/4/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Intercape	19h 20m	11:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/3/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/4/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Intercape	18h 55m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	1:25 PM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/3/2026 6:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/4/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercity Xpress	17h 45m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:45 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/3/2026 1:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/4/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Intercity Xpress	17h 25m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	11:25 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 9/3/2026 6:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 9/4/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Cape Town to Carletonville via Klerksdorp, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- APM
  
  18h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Cape Town
  Civic Center
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Klerksdorp
  Klerksdorp Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Klerksdorp Bus Stop, Klerksdorp (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
- Intercape
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Klerksdorp
  Engen N12 East Gas Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen N12 East Gas Station, Klerksdorp (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 11:15:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Carletonville is $32 on 8/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Carletonville

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Cape Town to Carletonville. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cape Town and Carletonville.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 13 buses from Cape Town to Carletonville, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Carletonville, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Carletonville

Compare all providers like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Intercity Xpress that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Carletonville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Carletonville starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus	$32
Fastest Bus	17h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	746.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Carletonville

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Cape Town for Carletonville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$46

Saturday 08/29

$46

Sunday 08/30

$46

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$46

Wednesday 09/02

$47

Thursday 09/03

$47

Friday 09/04

$47

Saturday 09/05

$47

Sunday 09/06

$50

Monday 09/07

$50

Tuesday 09/08

$48

Wednesday 09/09

$48

Thursday 09/10

$47

Friday 09/11

$48

Saturday 09/12

$55

Sunday 09/13

$47

Monday 09/14

$48

Tuesday 09/15

$48

Wednesday 09/16

$53

Thursday 09/17

$45

Friday 09/18

$47

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Carletonville

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

With a price starting from $45, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Carletonville. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Carletonville, with $46. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Carletonville

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 Carletonville 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 Carletonville, 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 buses from Cape Town to Carletonville are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Carletonville

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

Intercape from Cape Town to Carletonville

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Carletonville:

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	18h 55m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/21/2026

Greyhound South Africa from Cape Town to Carletonville

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound South Africa bus route Cape Town to Carletonville:

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	18h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Carletonville

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Carletonville.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Camps Bay

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Engen N12 Convenience Centre

N12/R500

Caltex Garage

Fluorspar St 5

Total Garage

Osmium St 13

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Carletonville

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Carletonville bus

How much does a Cape Town Carletonville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $32 and takes 18h 25m to reach Carletonville. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $32 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Carletonville.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Carletonville each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Carletonville bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cape Town to Carletonville take?

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Carletonville is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 17h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Carletonville from Cape Town starts at 11:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cape Town to Carletonville?

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Carletonville starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Carletonville route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Carletonville, passengers can travel with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Carletonville?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Carletonville 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, Greyhound South Africa and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Cape Town to Carletonville bus route?

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 Cape Town Carletonville bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Carletonville 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 traveling 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 Carletonville on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Carletonville

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