Coach Durban to Mthatha from £13

Which bus from Durban to Mthatha is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Durban to Mthatha. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£14

tomorrow

£14

Sunday

£13

Monday

£13

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	7h 55m	07:30	Durban	Bus Station	15:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercity Xpress	6h 25m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	13:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	06:40	Durban	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 06:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intercity Xpress	6h 30m	06:40	Durban	Bus Station	13:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 06:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Intercape	8h 35m	06:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 06:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	9h 0m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	8h 40m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	06:40	Durban	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 06:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intercity Xpress	6h 30m	06:40	Durban	Bus Station	13:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 06:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Intercape	8h 35m	06:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 06:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	8h 40m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	9h 0m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	06:40	Durban	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 06:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	8h 40m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	9h 0m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 06:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 35m	15:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	22:50	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 15:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 50m	16:00	Durban	Bus Station	22:50	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 16:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	8h 40m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	9h 0m	06:45	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	15:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 06:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	06:45	Durban	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 06:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Durban to Mthatha is £13 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Durban and Mthatha?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Durban to Mthatha. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 74 daily coaches from Durban to Mthatha. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 67 daily coaches between Durban and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 278 coaches from Durban to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Durban and Mthatha, with 233 offers.

All facts for Durban to Mthatha bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 73 times by bus from Durban to Mthatha in one click. Book your Durban to Mthatha bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Latest Coach	17:00
Daily Bus Connections	73 Ø
Distance	288.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress and City to City

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Mthatha?

Every day, 73 buses from 4 coach companies leave Durban for Mthatha. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£17

Saturday 06/12

£14

Sunday 07/12

£13

Monday 08/12

£13

Tuesday 09/12

£13

Wednesday 10/12

£13

Thursday 11/12

£13

Friday 12/12

£14

Saturday 13/12

£20

Sunday 14/12

£13

Monday 15/12

£13

Tuesday 16/12

£13

Wednesday 17/12

£13

Thursday 18/12

£13

Friday 19/12

£13

Saturday 20/12

£13

Sunday 21/12

£13

Monday 22/12

£21

Tuesday 23/12

£13

Wednesday 24/12

£13

Thursday 25/12

£20

Friday 26/12

£13

Saturday 27/12

£13

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Durban to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Durban to Mthatha. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Mthatha, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Durban to Mthatha

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Mthatha are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Durban and Mthatha

Here is a map with all coach stations in Durban and Mthatha. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Gateway

Pavallian Hotel

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Durban to Mthatha

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Durban to Mthatha. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Durban to Mthatha bus

How much does a Durban Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Durban Mthatha bus trip is available from £13 and takes 5h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Durban to Mthatha?

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Mthatha.

How many connections are available for the Durban Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Durban to Mthatha is offered by roughly 73 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Durban take?

The quickest coach from Durban to Mthatha is provided by City to City and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Durban to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Durban at 06:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Durban to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Durban at 17:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Durban Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Durban to Mthatha can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban and Mthatha by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Mthatha from Durban?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Durban Mthatha bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Durban Mthatha bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Durban to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Durban to Mthatha

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Durban and to Mthatha

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Durban and to Mthatha. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!