Find coaches from Cape Town to Tarkastad

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Next departures from Cape Town to Tarkastad on 25 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWC
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Caltex Garage, Corner GreyCheapest
Badela
CAPE TOWN
TARKASTADFastest
Intercape Budgetliner
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61)No tags
Big Sky
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61)No tags
Badela
CAPE TOWN
TARKASTADNo tags

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Bus Cape Town to Tarkastad: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration11h 20m
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure14:30
Distance472 miles
Latest bus departure20:15

Cape Town to Tarkastad Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Tarkastad

  1. How far is Tarkastad from Cape Town by coach?

    The journey from Cape Town to Tarkastad by coach covers an approximate distance of 473 miles (763 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Tarkastad from Cape Town without flying?

    To travel from Cape Town to Tarkastad without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/09
US$25
24/09
US$19
Today
US$24
26/09
US$19
27/09
No data
28/09
US$19
29/09
US$19
30/09
US$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Tarkastad was searched and found on 28 Sept 2025 with a price of US$19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Tarkastad as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Tarkastad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-09-28.

Usually Badela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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