Next bus departures

Next departures for Worcester to Tarkastad on September 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Mountain Mill Mall Parking - Entrance 1(Checkers)	8h 50m	3:35am	Caltex Garage, Corner Grey	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	WORCESTER	7h 30m	4:00am	TARKASTAD	Fastest
Bus Toilet Power outlets	7:20pm	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	9h 45m	5:05am	Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61)	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking	9h 40m	6:20am	Tarkastad - Caltex Garage (R61)	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	WORCESTER	9h 20m	5:50am	TARKASTAD	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	N1 - Shell Garage	10h	5:50am	Caltex - 3 R61 - Tarkastad	No tags
Bus Toilet Power outlets	4:40pm	Worcester - Mountain Mill Mall	13h 45m	6:25am	Tarkastad - Tarkastad Caf,5370	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Mountain Mill Mall Parking - Entrance 1(Checkers)	11h 15m	7:00am	Caltex Garage, Corner Grey	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:04 PM SAST.

Get from Worcester to Tarkastad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just TRY 1,198, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

666 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Worcester and Tarkastad

Stops in Worcester

A
Worcester - Entrance 1, Mountain Mill Mall Parking
Mountain Mill Mall Parking Area, Entrance 1(Checkers), 13 Mountain Mill Dr, Hospital Hill, Worcester 6850, South Africa
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B
N1 - Shell Ultra City
N1, Worcester, South Africa
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Stops in Tarkastad

A
Tarkastad
Tarkastad Cafe, 27 R61, Tarkastad, 5370, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/550,131 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.3

APM WC

2.3/54,795 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.0

Wi‑Fi0.6

Eagle Liner

2.8/513,381 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi0.9

Based on 13381 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at TRY 1,452

Eagle Liner Worcester Tarkastad recent customer reviews

We didn’t enjoy our trip at all.. drivers were very unfriendly and rude to us

Sindisiwe S.

November 22, 2025

Badela

3.5/5330 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.0

Makalala Transport

2.9/5301 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/54,501 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.6

Gxaweni

2.1/5122 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

Wi‑Fi0.5

Flexi City Connect

2.0/5298 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.0

Cleanliness2.9

Wi‑Fi0.7

ZA bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Worcester, ZA to Tarkastad by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Worcester to Tarkastad?
The cheapest bus tickets from Worcester to Tarkastad start from TRY 1,198. The average price for this route is around TRY 2,258. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Worcester to Tarkastad?
The average bus travel time from Worcester to Tarkastad is 9h 25m, covering a distance of 666 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Worcester to Tarkastad route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Badela, Makalala Transport, Big Sky, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Worcester to Tarkastad?
The earliest bus departs from Worcester to Tarkastad at 4:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Worcester to Tarkastad?
A bus trip from Worcester to Tarkastad generates an estimated 16.633850000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Worcester to Tarkastad?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 50056 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Worcester to Tarkastad?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Worcester to Tarkastad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Worcester to Tarkastad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09-17

TRY 1,137

09-18

TRY 1,141

Today

TRY 1,103

09-20

TRY 1,145

09-21

TRY 1,152

09-22

TRY 1,103

09-23

TRY 1,419

09-24

TRY 1,104

The cheapest trip from Worcester, ZA to Tarkastad was searched and found on Sep 19, 2026 with a price of TRY 1,103

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

You can expect to pay from TRY 1,103 to TRY 3,594 for a bus ticket from Worcester, ZA to Tarkastad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 1,103 which is on 2026-09-22.

Usually Badela, Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.