East London to Cape Town

East London to Cape Town

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$19
 
 
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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

When you want to get from East London to Cape Town, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 59.17. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 18.46.

How far is East London from Cape Town?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from East London to Cape Town. Your trip will be a total of 591 miles (950 km). The flying distance is 881 miles (1417 km).

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

The travel time from East London to Cape Town can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 19 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from East London to Cape Town varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is APM WC: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 18.46 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 59.17.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from East London to Cape Town:

  • Bus tickets - USD 18.45 to USD 59.17;
  • Plane tickets - USD 150.40 to USD 163.58;

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 03:40 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:20. There are 21 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from East London to Cape Town. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 150.40.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from East London to Cape Town

FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems

Buses

Taking a bus from East London to Cape Town is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from East London to Cape Town

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from East London to Cape Town? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.