East London to Cape Town

East London to Cape Town

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East London to Cape Town Schedule

East London to Cape Town Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Mainliner 03:40 - 20:35ZAR 980
FlySafair Economy 09:25 - 21:55ZAR 3,710
Intercape Budgetliner 13:30 - 06:30ZAR 1,078
Intercity Xpress Luxury 14:20 - 08:00ZAR 412
Delta Coaches Luxury 16:10 - 07:30ZAR 378
FlySafair Economy 18:25 - 21:35ZAR 2,181

Transportation from East London to Cape Town

Facts about the transport from East London to Cape Town

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure3:40 AM
Latest Departure6:20 PM
Departures per day21
Distance950 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAPM WC, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches

How to get from East London to Cape Town

Travelling between East London and Cape Town is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 58.57 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.27.

How long does it take to get from East London to Cape Town?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between East London and Cape Town depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between East London and Cape Town. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 19h to reach Cape Town.

How much does it cost to get from East London to Cape Town?

Travelling between East London and Cape Town can be as cheap as USD 18.27 if you opt for a APM WC bus and as expensive as USD 58.57 if you buy a Intercape Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between East London and Cape Town ?

  • 21 from East London to Cape Town starting from 03:40 East London until 18:20 East London

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from East London to Cape Town.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from East London to Cape Town, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 148.88.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between East London and Cape Town

FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems

Bus

Travelling from East London to Cape Town overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between East London and Cape Town

APM WC, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches

What is the most popular transport to get from East London to Cape Town?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus