What is the distance between Matatiele and Cape Town?

About 655 miles (1055 km) separate Matatiele and Cape Town.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cape Town?

Once in Cape Town, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Camps Bay, Two Oceans Aquarium, Simonstown, Franschhoek and Koopmans-De Wet House.

Bus Matatiele to Cape Town from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Matatiele to Cape Town on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Cape Town on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Cape Town on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Cape Town on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Cape Town on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Cape Town on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	20h 45m	6:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	21h 30m	6:45am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:26 AM SAST.

Get from Matatiele to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

20h 45mAverage Duration

655 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Makalala Transport

3/5224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Intercape

3.5/543,841 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the punctuality of the buses and friendly staff. The journey is generally comfortable with drivers being kind and professional. However, there are mentions that stops for refreshments are limited on some routes, and a suggestion was made to adjust departure times for convenience from certain locations.

Intercape Mainliner Matatiele Cape Town recent customer reviews

The trip was great and also the drivers are very friendly I don't have any complaints, as they update us with everything that is happening, I enjoyed the most

Tiang Pheello N.

November 10, 2025

I like everything Our drivers was very friendly and your transport is convenient

Mosito T.

October 18, 2025

Hi the journey was good even though they don't stop in most garage for refreshment and they don't keep the time for arrival and for departure otherwise their driving is good and they are friendly

Phelisa M.

October 8, 2025

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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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

$36

11/17

$36

Today

$37

11/19

$44

11/20

$38

11/21

$44

11/22

$47

11/23

$47

The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $56 for a bus ticket from Matatiele to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-20.