Bus tickets Durban to Mthatha from £10

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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.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
from £13
Friday
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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    5h 55m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • City to City
    6h 5m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 25m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 40m
    0
    06:40
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:20
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    14:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    5h 55m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • City to City
    6h 5m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 40m
    0
    06:40
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:20
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    06:40
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    14:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    5h 55m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • City to City
    6h 5m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 25m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 40m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercape
    8h 40m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    15:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    5h 55m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • City to City
    6h 5m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 40m
    0
    06:40
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:20
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    5h 50m
    0
    06:40
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercape
    7h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    23:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    6h 5m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 40m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    6h 25m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercape
    7h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    23:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    7h 35m
    0
    16:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    23:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 15m
    0
    15:15
    Durban
    Bus Station
    22:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Greyhound South Africa
    7h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £14
  • Greyhound Australia
    7h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    14:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 40m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    15:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    5h 55m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    12:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £10
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 15m
    0
    15:15
    Durban
    Bus Station
    22:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    14:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Greyhound South Africa
    7h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £17
  • Greyhound Australia
    7h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    13:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £17

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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 78 daily coaches from Durban to Mthatha. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 61 daily coaches between Durban and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 280 coaches from Durban to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Durban and Mthatha, with 219 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 71 times by bus from Durban to Mthatha in one click. Book your Durban to Mthatha bus ticket starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus £10
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Coach 06:15
Latest Coach 17:00
Daily Bus Connections 71 Ø
Distance 288.2 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Mthatha?

Every day, 71 buses from 6 coach companies leave Durban for Mthatha. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 07/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/06
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
Thursday 05/06
Friday 06/06
Saturday 07/06
£13
Sunday 08/06
£13
Monday 09/06
£10
Tuesday 10/06
£10
Wednesday 11/06
£10
Thursday 12/06
£13
Friday 13/06
£16
Saturday 14/06
£10
Sunday 15/06
£13
Monday 16/06
£13
Tuesday 17/06
£10
Wednesday 18/06
£10
Thursday 19/06
£10
Friday 20/06
£13
Saturday 21/06
£10
Sunday 22/06
£10
Monday 23/06
£18
Tuesday 24/06
£10
Wednesday 25/06
£13
Thursday 26/06
£12
Friday 27/06
£12
Saturday 28/06
£14
Sunday 29/06

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 £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Durban to Mthatha. Thursday 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 £10. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

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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What are the most popular bus companies from Durban to Mthatha?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Durban to Mthatha timetable.

Intercape from Durban to Mthatha

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Durban to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:15
Last Coach 17:00
Daily Connections 42 Ø
Found on 07/06/2025

City to City from Durban to Mthatha

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Durban to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 06:45
Last Coach 06:45
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 06/06/2025
In total 6 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

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.

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 £10 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 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £31. 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 71 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 Intercity Xpress and takes 5h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. 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

Economy
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!
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