South Africa Travel: Buses

South African Bus Transport

South Africa's buses are normally referred to as coaches. The three big domestic bus companies Greyhound, Intercape and Translux cover most of the country and also have international bus routes to neighboring countries, such as Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Fares are calculated by distance traveled.

Greyhound (Tel: 083 915 9000) and Translux are based in Johannesburg, Intercape (Tel: 021 380 4400) near Cape Town.

In general, bus transport in South Africa is safe, cheap and quicker than corresponding rail links.

The big South African companies also run no-frills services: City To City (Tel: 011 774 3333) is operated by Translux and Citiliner by Greyhound.

Baz Bus (Tel: 021 439 2323) is geared to backpackers and travelers offering hop-on-hop-off services between Cape Town and J'Burg and Cape Town-Port Elizabeth and Cape Town-Durban.

SA Roadlink (Tel: 011 333 2223) has departures from over 20 cities in South Africa including Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria and Welkom.

South Africa City Buses

South Africa's urban bus network is catered for by minibus taxis. However minibus taxis can be dangerous and unroadworthy and car hire or taking a metered taxi may be a preferred option by most travelers in large cities. Out of town, minibus taxis may be your only option, and despite long waits, should be safe and enjoyable.

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