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All about buses to Mthatha

Are you looking for a cheap coach to Mthatha? Compare all 13 coach companies to Mthatha and find out departure and arrival times, all 4 coach stations in Mthatha, travel times and of course the best prices for the 1808 daily buses to Mthatha.

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Country	South Africa
Bus connections	1808
bus stations	4
cheapest ride	£13
Most popular coach operators

Other companies are Badela, Big Sky Intercity, Citiliner, City to City, Greyhound South Africa, Gxaweni and 3 more.

Cheap bus tickets to Mthatha

City to City

2h 50m

0

03:50

Kokstad
Coach Station

06:40

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£13

A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Kokstad (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 03:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Intercape

3h 40m

0

20:35

Kokstad
Mount Currie Inn

00:15

Mthatha
Shell Ultra City

0

Economy

£14

A Bus from Intercape goes from Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 20:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
APM

5h 55m

0

06:30

Durban
Bus Station

12:25

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£14

A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress

6h 30m

0

06:40

Durban
Bus Station

13:10

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£14

A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 06:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Big Sky Intercity

4h 5m

0

14:10

East London
Coach Station Intercape Office

18:15

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£14

A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Coach Station Intercape Office, East London (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 14:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Eagle Liner

7h 35m

0

23:45

Bloemfontein
Tourist Centre

07:20

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£16

A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tourist Centre, Bloemfontein (South Africa) at 12/09/2026 23:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Delta Coaches

13h 55m

0

19:05

Johannesburg
Park Station

09:00

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£16

A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 14/09/2026 19:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 15/09/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Greyhound South Africa

6h 0m

0

23:50

Pietermaritzburg
Burger St. Coach Station

05:50

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/09/2026 23:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Citiliner

12h 50m

0

19:00

Johannesburg
Park Station

07:50

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£21

A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 19:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/09/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
MAKALALATRANSPORT

17h 20m

0

18:00

Cape Town
Civic Center

11:20

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£23

A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/09/2026 18:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
Intercape

7h 10m

0

03:55

Aliwal North
Shell Garage

11:05

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£25

A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 03:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Gxaweni

16h 55m

0

16:15

Cape Town
Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

09:10

Mthatha
Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

0

Economy

£26

A Bus from Gxaweni goes from Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 16:15:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/09/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
MAVUMISA

15h 30m

0

19:00

Cape Town
Civic Center

10:30

Mthatha
Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

0

Economy

£28

A Bus from MAVUMISA goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 13/09/2026 19:00:00 to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 14/09/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Badela

15h 45m

0

19:00

Cape Town
Civic Center

10:45

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

£32

A Bus from Badela goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 12/09/2026 19:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 13/09/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Mthatha over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Mthatha which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Mthatha.

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All bus stops in Mthatha

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

The most beloved coach stations in Mthatha

FAQs about the bus route to Mthatha

Is there a direct coach to Mthatha?

Whether there is a direct coach route to Mthatha depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Mthatha. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Mthatha?

Depending on which provider you travel to Mthatha with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment does the coach to Mthatha have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Free Luggage and Hand luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

Which coach stops are there in Mthatha?

There is a total of 4 coach stops in Mthatha. Most coaches stop at Shell Ultra City. Check out our map of Mthatha to find the coach stop that suits you best.

Which coach companies go to Mthatha?

There are 13 coach providers going to Mthatha: Intercape, Delta Coaches, APM, Eagle Liner, MAKALALATRANSPORT, City to City, Intercity Xpress, MAVUMISA, Badela, Big Sky Intercity, Gxaweni, Greyhound South Africa and Citiliner

How can I find the best coach deals to Mthatha?

Find the best ticket deals to Mthatha easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing coaches to Mthatha?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Mthatha. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Mthatha, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Mthatha?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 1808 daily connections from 13 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Mthatha. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Mthatha?

Matching 13 operators arriving at 4 stations in Mthatha, resulting in 1808 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real time - within milliseconds.

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The most searched bus routes to Mthatha

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