Coach Cape Town to Tarkastad from £27

Which bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Tarkastad. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Badela. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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tomorrow

£39

Sunday

£31

Monday

£39

Tuesday

£31

Wednesday

£40

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 5m	19:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	12h 5m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:35	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	19:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:20	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	14h 25m	15:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:55	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Intercape	11h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	06:50	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	11h 25m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:25	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	11h 50m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:50	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Badela	10h 0m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:00	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Intercape	12h 5m	19:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	04:15	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 5m	19:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	06:50	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	14h 25m	15:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:55	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 15:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Intercape	11h 50m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	06:20	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	12h 5m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:35	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	11h 25m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:25	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	11h 50m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:50	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Badela	10h 0m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:00	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Intercape	11h 50m	19:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:20	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	04:15	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
MAKALALATRANSPORT	11h 50m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	05:50	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
APM	11h 25m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	03:25	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	12h 5m	19:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	07:35	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Badela	9h 0m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	04:00	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£44	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	04:15	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	£49	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Tarkastad is £27 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Tarkastad?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Tarkastad. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Cape Town to Tarkastad. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cape Town and Tarkastad.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 45 coaches from Cape Town to Tarkastad, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Tarkastad, with 27 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Tarkastad bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Badela that travel daily 14 times by bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad in one click. Book your Cape Town to Tarkastad bus ticket starting from £27!

Cheapest Bus	£27
Fastest Bus	9h 0m
Earliest Coach	15:30
Latest Coach	19:30
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	761.3 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Badela, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Tarkastad?

Every day, 14 buses from 6 coach companies leave Cape Town for Tarkastad. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£39

Sunday 07/12

£31

Monday 08/12

£39

Tuesday 09/12

£31

Wednesday 10/12

£40

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£49

Saturday 13/12

£31

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£31

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

£31

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£40

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Tarkastad

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Tarkastad, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Tarkastad. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Tarkastad, with £31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Tarkastad in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cape Town to Tarkastad, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cape Town to Tarkastad are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Tarkastad

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Tarkastad. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Bakoven

Bus Stop

R61 5

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Tarkastad. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Tarkastad bus

How much does a Cape Town Tarkastad coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Tarkastad bus trip is available from £27 and takes 11h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Tarkastad?

This connection is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £27 to £69. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Tarkastad.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Tarkastad route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Tarkastad is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Tarkastad from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Tarkastad is provided by Badela and takes 9h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad?

The earliest bus to Tarkastad departs from Cape Town at 15:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cape Town to Tarkastad?

The latest bus to Tarkastad departs from Cape Town at 19:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Tarkastad route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Tarkastad can travel with Intercape, APM and Badela. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Tarkastad?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Tarkastad by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, APM and Badela.

What can I take with me on the bus to Tarkastad from Cape Town?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cape Town Tarkastad bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Tarkastad bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Tarkastad

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Tarkastad

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Tarkastad. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!