Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61) | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Tarkastad - Tarkastad Caf,5370 | Shell Ultra City | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | TARKASTAD | Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61) | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61) | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:41 PM SAST.
Get from Tarkastad to Mthatha
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
22bus per day
4h 35mAverage Duration
243 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Where are the popular stops in Tarkastad and Mthatha?
Stops in Tarkastad
- A
Tarkastad
Tarkastad Cafe, 27 R61, Tarkastad, 5370, South Africa
Stops in Mthatha
- A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa - B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tarkastad to Mthatha by bus
What is the distance between Tarkastad and Mthatha?
It's about 244 km (151 miles) from Tarkastad to Mthatha.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tarkastad to Mthatha?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tarkastad, in Tarkastad, and end it at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha.
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The cheapest trip from Tarkastad to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $32To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tarkastad to Mthatha, as early as possible.
