What is the cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 100 - R 2 100 and takes 33h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs R 3 500 - R 7 000.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Cape Town via Gweru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 8m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

The distance between Bulawayo and Cape Town is 1880 km. The road distance is 2091.1 km.

How do I travel from Bulawayo to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 33h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulawayo to Cape Town bus from?

Bulawayo to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner Coaches, depart from Bulawayo station.

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs R 3 500 - R 7 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 8m.

Where does the Bulawayo to Cape Town bus arrive?

Bulawayo to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner Coaches, arrive at Gweru station.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Cape Town is 2091 km. It takes approximately 25h 25m to drive from Bulawayo to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7612+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Bulawayo to Cape Town - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bulawayo to Cape Town by plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane BUQ - CPT
5h 10m
R 3,572–6,676
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
33h 49m
R 1,150–2,089
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Gwerubus
2. Take the bus from Gweru to Cape Townbus
33h 8m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Klerksdorpcar
2. Take the car train from Klerksdorp to Cape Towncartrain
45h 35m
R 3,234–4,751
Drive 2,091.1 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Cape Towncar 2,091.1 km
25h 25m
R 6,192–8,944

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

R 3,056Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,880 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Cape Town, South Africa?

Airlink, Fastjet, and four other airlines fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to Cape Town via Gweru, Gweru, Cape Town, and Bellville in around 33h 8m.

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