What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Mutare?

The distance separating Cape Town and Mutare is 1353 miles (2182 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Mutare?

The majority of buses traveling from Cape Town to Mutare start their journey at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And wind up at Mutare. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Cape Town to Mutare from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Mutare on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Bellville - 1a, Meath Street, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town	1d 13h	11:10pm	Nyazura - End Avenue, Mutare, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Bellville - 1a, Meath Street, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town	1d 11h	9:00pm	22 Miles Bocha Turn Off	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Bellville - 1a, Meath Street, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town	1d 11h	9:40pm	Mutare - Herbert Chitepo Street, Mutare, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:56 AM SAST.

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 $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1342 milesDistance

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 - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Mutare by bus

What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Mutare?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Mutare?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$108

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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Mutare was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $103

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 $103 to $108 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 $103 which is on 2025-11-23.