How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Mutare?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Mutare start from $152. The average price for this route is around $154. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Mutare?

The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Mutare is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 2163 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Nabil Transport .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Mutare route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Nabil Transport , MB Transport , Chihwa Tours .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Mutare?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Mutare at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Mutare?

A bus trip from Cape Town to Mutare generates an estimated 54 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Mutare?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Nabil Transport , with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Mutare?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Nabil Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 0.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Mutare?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Nabil Transport , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Mutare?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Nabil Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cape Town to Mutare from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cape Town to Mutare on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	22h	10:00am	MUTARE	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	16h	4:00am	MUTARE	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	1d 17h	1:20am	MUTARE	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	16h	4:00am	MUTARE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	2d 8h	6:55pm	MUTARE (MULAUDZI)	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Mutare

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

2163 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Mutare?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Mutare

A
Mutare
Bus Terminal, Tembwe St, Mutare, Zimbabwe
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Compare bus companies

Nabil Transport

3/58 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0

MB Transport

3/532 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

Wifi0

Chihwa Tours

1.5/514 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness1.3

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Mutare by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Mutare?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Mutare start from $152. The average price for this route is around $154. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Mutare?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Mutare is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 2163 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Nabil Transport.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Mutare route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Nabil Transport, MB Transport, Chihwa Tours.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Mutare?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Mutare at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Mutare?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Mutare generates an estimated 54 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cape Town to Mutare?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Nabil Transport, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cape Town to Mutare?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Nabil Transport has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 0.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cape Town to Mutare?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Nabil Transport, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cape Town to Mutare?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Nabil Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Mutare was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $144

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 Mutare, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $144 to $152 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Mutare based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-11-30.