
Getting from Cape Town to East London
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Cape Town to East London Trip Overview
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Distance 885 km (553.1 miles) | |
Price range US$ 44-US$ 201 | |
Ride Duration Range 1h 20m-19h | |
Earliest Departure 04:00 | |
Latest Departure 17:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Taking a bus from Cape Town to East London
Fastest bus: 13h 50m
Cheapest bus: US$ 44

About the ride from Cape Town to East London
Cape Town to East London Route Information
The distance between Cape Town and East London is 553 miles, or approximately 885 kilometers.
There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to East London, including bus,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 04:00 and has a duration of 18 hours 15 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Cape Town to East London by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 44
- 46 departures a day, or 322 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Luxury Coach, Mainliner, Budgetliner, Luxury, Luxurious Coach and Standard.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Cape Town to East London by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 201
- 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
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