Intercape Bus Tickets from Tarkastad to Paarl
Intercape offers bus tickets from Tarkastad to Paarl, with 1-way prices having ranged from R648 to R750 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Tarkastad to Paarl is R648 in Saver class on a Budgetliner coach; taking Mthatha to Cape Town via Oudtshoorn scheduled to depart Tarkastad at 15:55 on Mon 26 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Paarl at 07:40 on Tue 27 Oct 2026 (duration of 15 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R581 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mthatha to Cape Town via Oudtshoorn departing Tarkastad at 15:55 on Mon 26 Oct 2026 and arriving in Paarl at 07:40 on Tue 27 Oct 2026 (duration of 15 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R659, Flexi: R696, Full Flexi: R733. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R659, Flexi: R592, Full Flexi: R623.
Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi
Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.
| Feature | Saver | Flexi | Full Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Cheapest | Standard | Premium |
| Luggage Allowance | 15 kg (2 pieces max) | 20 kg (2 pieces max) | 25 kg (2 pieces max) |
| Seat Reservations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student) |
❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure) |
25% Fee | 15% Fee | 10% Fee |
| Cancellation Policy | 75% refund (Must cancel 48h before) |
85% refund (Must cancel 24h before) |
90% refund (Must cancel 12h before) |
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Tarkastad to Paarl
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-21 21:43:39
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Tarkastad) | Arrive (Paarl) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Oudtshoorn | Budgetliner | 3:55pm | 07:40am | 720 | 684 | 648 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Queenstown | Mainliner | 6:35pm | 04:55am | 720 | 684 | 648 |
| Matatiele to Cape Town via Kokstad | Mainliner | 7:50pm | 05:55am | 750 | 713 | 675 |
| Mthatha to Cape Town via Queenstown | Budgetliner | 8:20pm | 06:40am | 740 | 703 | 666 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 648 | 675 | 659 |
| Flexi | 684 | 713 | 696 |
| Full Flexi | 720 | 750 | 733 |
Intercape Routes from Tarkastad to Paarl
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Oudtshoorn
- Mthatha to Cape Town via Queenstown
- Matatiele to Cape Town via Kokstad
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 10h 5m, slowest 15h 45m, average 11h 38m.
Departures vary from 3:55pm to 8:20pm. Arrivals from 4:55am to 7:40am.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Tarkastad
Address: Caltex Garage (R61)
Province: Eastern Cape
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -32.00794704
Longitude: 26.26284487
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Tarkastad on Google Maps
Arrival: Paarl
Address: Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street
Province: Western Cape
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -33.76678
Longitude: 18.959597
Uber Availability: Available.
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General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Paarl to Tarkastad
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Paarl to Tarkastad.