Various bus operators, such as Greyhound, Intercape and Translux, run intercity express links across the South Africa.

Various bus operators, such as Greyhound, Intercape and Translux, run intercity express links across the country using modern air-conditioned coaches with onboard toilets, movies and refreshments. Be aware, however, on long distances the buses travel overnight so you may arrive at your destination at an inconvenient hour. Bus tickets can be booked with the individual bus company, but can also be booked through South Africa's national reservations ticket system, Computicket, either on their website, www.computicket.co.za, or at kiosks in the larger shopping malls.

An alternative is the Baz Bus, which offers a regular hop-on, hop-of service on some of the most interesting routes for tourists (for instance Cape Town to Durban via the Garden Route; Durban to Johannesburg on two routes, one via Swaziland and one via the Drakensberg). Baz Bus picks up and drops off passengers at many hostels and backpacker's hotels along the route.