Bus Welkom to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Welkom to Cape Town

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

today

$28

tomorrow

$29

Saturday

$40

Sunday

$36

Monday

Tuesday

$29

Wednesday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 5m	11:05 PM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 11:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	5:05 PM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	7:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$31	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 5:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	15h 30m	9:20 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	12:50 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 9:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	5:20 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 5:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/27/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 5m	11:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 11:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	5:05 PM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	7:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$32	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 5:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	15h 30m	9:20 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	12:50 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 9:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	5:20 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 5:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/28/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	15h 30m	5:20 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 5:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	15h 40m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Intercape	15h 30m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Eagle Liner	15h 5m	11:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 11:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	16h 40m	9:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:30 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/29/2026 9:50:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	15h 30m	9:20 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	12:50 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 9:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	5:20 PM	Welkom	EP Building	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 5:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	15h 40m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Eagle Liner	15h 5m	11:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 8/30/2026 11:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 8/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 5m	11:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 11:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	5:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$32	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 5:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercape	15h 30m	5:20 PM	Welkom	EP Building	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 5:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	3:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	7:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	15h 40m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/1/2026 3:50:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/2/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 5m	11:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 11:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Intercape	15h 30m	5:20 PM	Welkom	EP Building	8:50 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 5:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	3:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	7:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound South Africa	15h 40m	3:50 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 3:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	5:05 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 9/2/2026 5:05:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/3/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Welkom to Cape Town is $28 on 8/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Welkom and Cape Town

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Welkom to Cape Town. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Welkom and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 54 buses from Welkom to Cape Town, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Welkom and Cape Town, with 47 offers.

Facts about the bus from Welkom to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Eagle Liner that travel 16 times every day by bus from Welkom to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Welkom to Cape Town starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus	$28
Fastest Bus	14h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Latest Bus	11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	641.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Welkom to Cape Town

Every day, 16 buses from 4 bus companies leave Welkom for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 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

$28

Friday 08/28

$34

Saturday 08/29

$40

Sunday 08/30

$36

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$29

Wednesday 09/02

$29

Thursday 09/03

$36

Friday 09/04

$29

Saturday 09/05

$29

Sunday 09/06

$36

Monday 09/07

$30

Tuesday 09/08

$30

Wednesday 09/09

$41

Thursday 09/10

$29

Friday 09/11

$36

Saturday 09/12

$41

Sunday 09/13

$29

Monday 09/14

$29

Tuesday 09/15

$29

Wednesday 09/16

$41

Thursday 09/17

$34

Friday 09/18

$32

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Welkom to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $28, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Welkom to Cape Town. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Welkom to Cape Town, with $28. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Welkom to Cape Town

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 Welkom to Cape Town 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 Welkom to Cape Town, 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 Welkom to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Welkom to Cape Town

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

Intercape from Welkom to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	14h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Last Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	8/11/2026

Greyhound South Africa from Welkom to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	15h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/11/2026

Eagle Liner from Welkom to Cape Town

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Welkom to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	14h 35m
Earliest Bus	5:05 PM
Last Bus	11:05 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/11/2026

All bus stations and stops in Welkom and Cape Town

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

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Camps Bay

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Welkom to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Welkom to Cape Town bus

How much does a Welkom Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 15h 5m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

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

Every day, the Welkom to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Welkom to Cape Town is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 14h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Welkom starts at 3:50 PM. 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 Welkom to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Welkom for Cape Town starts at 11:05 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 Welkom Cape Town route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Welkom and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Welkom and Cape Town 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 Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Welkom to Cape Town 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 Welkom Cape Town 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 Welkom Cape Town 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 Welkom to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Welkom and to Cape Town

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