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Compare all timetables for the bus from Tarkastad to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tarkastad to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or MAKALALATRANSPORT for the next days.
today
from $19
tomorrow
from $21
Friday
Saturday
from $19
Sunday
from $28
Monday
from $20
Tuesday
from $21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    10h 35m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • Eagle Liner
    16h 30m
    0
    12:40 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:10 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $24
  • Big Sky Intercity
    11h 45m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    11h 25m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    7:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Badela
    9h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    2:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Badela
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    10h 35m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    11h 40m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    8:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Big Sky Intercity
    11h 45m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $27
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    9h 15m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    10h 35m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • Intercape
    11h 40m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    8:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Chilwans Express
    11h 55m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Chilwans Express
    Economy
    $28
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $30
  • Badela
    9h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    2:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Badela
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    11h 25m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    7:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28
  • Intercape
    11h 25m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    11h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    7:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    11h 45m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    11h 25m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    10h 35m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercape
    11h 25m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    7:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Big Sky Intercity
    11h 45m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:30 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $31
  • Badela
    9h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    2:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Badela
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    10h 35m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    11h 15m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    6:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercape
    11h 25m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    7:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $28
  • Badela
    9h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    2:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Badela
    Economy
    $31
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    9h 15m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Tarkastad
    Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    $33

Frequency of bus connections between Tarkastad and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Tarkastad and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Tarkastad to Cape Town. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Tarkastad and Cape Town.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 104 buses from Tarkastad to Cape Town, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tarkastad and Cape Town, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tarkastad to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and MAKALALATRANSPORT that travel 22 times every day by bus from Tarkastad to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tarkastad to Cape Town starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 9h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:40 PM
Latest Bus 9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 22 Ø
Distance 473.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Badela, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Chilwans Express

Cheapest bus connections from Tarkastad to Cape Town

Every day, 22 buses from 7 bus companies leave Tarkastad for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/28/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
$19
Thursday 05/29
$21
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
$27
Sunday 06/01
$28
Monday 06/02
$21
Tuesday 06/03
$21
Wednesday 06/04
$21
Thursday 06/05
Friday 06/06
Saturday 06/07
Sunday 06/08
Monday 06/09
Tuesday 06/10
Wednesday 06/11
Thursday 06/12
Friday 06/13
$21
Saturday 06/14
$21
Sunday 06/15
$20
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
$21
Wednesday 06/18
$33
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
$21
Saturday 06/21

The cheapest time to travel from Tarkastad to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tarkastad to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $19, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tarkastad to Cape Town. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tarkastad to Cape Town, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Tarkastad to Cape Town

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 Tarkastad to Cape Town 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 Tarkastad to Cape Town, 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 Tarkastad to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tarkastad to Cape Town

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

Eagle Liner from Tarkastad to Cape Town

Eagle Liner

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

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:40 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 5/25/2025

APM from Tarkastad to Cape Town

APM

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

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 10h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:55 PM
Last Bus 9:25 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 5/25/2025

Intercape from Tarkastad to Cape Town

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 11h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:20 PM
Last Bus 8:20 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 5/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Tarkastad and Cape Town

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tarkastad to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Tarkastad to Cape Town bus

How much does a Tarkastad Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 10h 25m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

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

Every day, the Tarkastad to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Tarkastad to Cape Town is offered by Badela and takes 9h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Tarkastad starts at 12:40 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 Tarkastad to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Tarkastad for Cape Town starts at 9:25 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 Tarkastad Cape Town route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Tarkastad and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Tarkastad and Cape Town 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 MAKALALATRANSPORT.

What can I take with me on the Tarkastad to Cape Town 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 Tarkastad Cape Town 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 Tarkastad Cape Town 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 Tarkastad to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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