How far is Cape Town from Matatiele?

The distance separating Cape Town and Matatiele is 655 miles (1055 km).

Bus Cape Town to Matatiele from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Matatiele on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Matatiele on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Matatiele on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Matatiele on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Fastest
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Matatiele on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	Fastest
Bus	5:45pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	21h 30m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 15m	3:15pm	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:05 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Matatiele

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

654 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,841 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting professional drivers who treat passengers respectfully. Additionally, many appreciated that the buses were punctual and even arrived early on some occasions. Overall, travelers expressed satisfaction with their journeys despite longer travel times being noted by some users.

Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Matatiele recent customer reviews

Good experience, with professional drivers 👏treating us with respect, however it trip was long

Malerato L.

September 25, 2025

The bus was on time and early with 25min I was very happy . I will keep travelling with it when I'm home thanks

Glenda M.

May 10, 2025

Punctuality ,, staff professionalism ,, and overall experience was great .

Thembakazi J.

September 30, 2025

Makalala Transport

3/5224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2711 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $26

APMWC Cape Town Matatiele recent customer reviews

Worst Service Ever! Bus Dropped Us Off at The Wrong City And Told Us That Was It’s Final Stop. Whereas, I Booked A Ticket To A Different Town. No Communication Whatsoever! Never Taking This Bus Again. Infact, 0 Star Rating.

Buhle M.

December 19, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Matatiele by bus

How far is Cape Town from Matatiele?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$47

11/17

$39

Today

$61

11/19

$57

11/20

$56

11/21

$52

11/22

$57

11/23

$55

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Matatiele was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $39

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 Matatiele, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $67 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Matatiele based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-21.