Which bus from Cape Town to Mthatha is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Mthatha. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Eagle Liner. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| APM | 17h 40m | 18:30 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 12:10 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
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| Eagle Liner | 15h 0m | 17:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:00 | Mthatha | Tembuland Gas Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 17:00:00 to Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 15h 15m | 19:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 10:15 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 19:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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| Gxaweni | 16h 55m | 18:15 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 11:10 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from Gxaweni goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 18:15:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
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| Jobela Star | 14h 15m | 18:45 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 09:00 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from Jobela Star goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 18:45:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| APM | 18h 40m | 15:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 09:40 | Mthatha | Shell Ultra City | Economy | £31 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
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| Badela | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 07:00 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 21:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Eagle Liner | 15h 0m | 17:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:00 | Mthatha | Tembuland Gas Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 17:00:00 to Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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| Gxaweni | 16h 55m | 18:15 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 11:10 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from Gxaweni goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 18:15:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 17h 20m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 11:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/12/2025 18:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Gxaweni | 16h 55m | 16:15 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 09:10 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from Gxaweni goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 16:15:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
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| APM | 19h 55m | 13:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:55 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 13:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 17h 20m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 11:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 18:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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| Eagle Liner | 15h 0m | 17:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:00 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 17:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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| Delta Coaches | 13h 55m | 18:30 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:25 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £43 |
A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| APM | 20h 10m | 13:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 09:10 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 13:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
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| Gxaweni | 16h 55m | 18:15 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 11:10 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from Gxaweni goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 18:15:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
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| Intercape | 18h 5m | 17:30 | Cape Town | Darling Bus Stop | 11:35 | Mthatha | Shell Ultra City | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from Intercape goes from Darling Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 17:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
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| Eagle Liner | 15h 20m | 17:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 17:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 17h 20m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 11:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 18:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| APM | 20h 10m | 13:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 09:10 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 13:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
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| Eagle Liner | 15h 20m | 17:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 17:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 17h 20m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 11:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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| Delta Coaches | 13h 55m | 18:30 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:25 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £41 |
A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
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| Jobela Star | 15h 40m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 09:40 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £43 |
A Bus from Jobela Star goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| APM | 19h 55m | 13:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:55 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 13:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 17h 20m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 11:20 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 18:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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| Jobela Star | 15h 40m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 09:40 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £43 |
A Bus from Jobela Star goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 18:00:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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| Delta Coaches | 13h 55m | 18:30 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:25 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £44 |
A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
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| MAVUMISA | 15h 30m | 19:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 10:30 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £44 |
A Bus from MAVUMISA goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 19:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| APM | 19h 55m | 13:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:55 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 13:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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| MAKALALATRANSPORT | 15h 15m | 19:00 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 10:15 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £42 |
A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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| Badela | 15h 45m | 19:00 | Cape Town | Darling Bus Stop | 10:45 | Mthatha | Shell Ultra City | First Class | £43 |
A Bus from Badela goes from Darling Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
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| Jobela Star | 15h 40m | 18:00 | Cape Town | Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station | 09:40 | Mthatha | Chatam St. & Sutherland St. | Economy | £43 |
A Bus from Jobela Star goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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| Delta Coaches | 13h 55m | 18:30 | Cape Town | Civic Center | 08:25 | Mthatha | Station | Economy | £44 |
A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
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What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Mthatha?
All facts for Cape Town to Mthatha bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel daily 111 times by bus from Cape Town to Mthatha in one click. Book your Cape Town to Mthatha bus ticket starting from £23!
| Cheapest Bus | £23 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 13:00 |
| Latest Coach | 19:30 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 111 Ø |
| Distance | 1,002.6 km |
| Coach Companies | Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Intercity Xpress, Delta Coaches, Badela, MAVUMISA, Jobela Star and 1 more. |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Mthatha?
Every day, 111 buses from 11 coach companies leave Cape Town for Mthatha. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Mthatha
Book the ticket from Cape Town to Mthatha in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cape Town to Mthatha, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cape Town to Mthatha are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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APM from Cape Town to Mthatha
Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Mthatha:
| Cheapest Price | £31 |
| Fastest Coach | 16h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 13:00 |
| Last Coach | 19:00 |
| Daily Connections | 17 Ø |
| Found on | 12/12/2025 |
Intercape from Cape Town to Mthatha
Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Cape Town to Mthatha:
| Cheapest Price | £38 |
| Fastest Coach | 16h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 15:30 |
| Last Coach | 19:30 |
| Daily Connections | 57 Ø |
| Found on | 12/12/2025 |
Delta Coaches from Cape Town to Mthatha
Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route Cape Town to Mthatha:
| Cheapest Price | £41 |
| Fastest Coach | 13h 55m |
| Earliest Coach | 18:30 |
| Last Coach | 18:30 |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 12/12/2025 |
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