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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cape Town to Tarkastad from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Badela for the next days.

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tomorrow

$52

Sunday

$41

Monday

$52

Tuesday

$41

Wednesday

$53

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 5m	7:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:35 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	12h 5m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:35 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	7:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:20 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	14h 25m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:55 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Intercape	11h 50m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 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	4:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	3:25 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	11h 50m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:50 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Badela	10h 0m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:00 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Intercape	12h 5m	7:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:35 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	5:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:15 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$61	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 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	7:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:35 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:50 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	11h 50m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	6:20 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$65	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	14h 25m	3:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:55 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Intercape	12h 5m	5:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:35 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 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	4:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	3:25 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	11h 50m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:50 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Badela	10h 0m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:00 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Intercape	11h 50m	7:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:20 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	5:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:15 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$61	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 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	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:50 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
APM	11h 25m	4:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	3:25 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	12h 5m	7:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:35 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Badela	10h 0m	7:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:00 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$59	A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	5:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:15 AM	Tarkastad	Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Tarkastad (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad is $36 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Tarkastad

See here how frequent the connections between Cape Town and Tarkastad are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses 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 buses from Cape Town to Tarkastad, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Tarkastad, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Badela that travel 14 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Tarkastad starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	9h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:30 PM
Latest Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	473.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Badela, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Every day, 14 buses from 6 bus companies leave Cape Town for Tarkastad: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$52

Sunday 12/07

$41

Monday 12/08

$52

Tuesday 12/09

$41

Wednesday 12/10

$53

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$66

Saturday 12/13

$41

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$41

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$42

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$53

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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 $41, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Tarkastad, with $41. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Cape Town to Tarkastad are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Tarkastad

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Tarkastad from our users.

Intercape from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Tarkastad:

Cheapest Price	$52
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:30 PM
Last Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

APM from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Tarkastad:

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

MAKALALATRANSPORT from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Here you will find the key facts about the MAKALALATRANSPORT bus route Cape Town to Tarkastad:

Cheapest Price	$47
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Tarkastad

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Tarkastad.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Bakoven

Bus Stop

R61 5

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cape Town to Tarkastad? Or which bus companies serve the route Cape Town to Tarkastad? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cape Town to Tarkastad bus

How much does a Cape Town Tarkastad bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 11h 25m to reach Tarkastad. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tarkastad.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Tarkastad each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Tarkastad bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad is offered by Badela and takes 9h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Tarkastad from Cape Town starts at 3:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Tarkastad starts at 7:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Tarkastad route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Tarkastad, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Badela. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Cape Town to Tarkastad bus route?

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 Cape Town Tarkastad bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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 will find all the details about your bus route!