Bus and Coach from Mthatha to Durban: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Durban

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Durban from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

£17

tomorrow

£16

Friday

£16

Saturday

£17

Sunday

£17

Monday

£17

Tuesday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 10m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	10:55	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 30m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	11:15	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	13:05	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	13:20	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 13:20:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 40m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	10:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 45m	14:00	Mthatha	Station	21:45	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 55m	14:00	Mthatha	Station	21:55	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	23:25	Mthatha	Station	07:30	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 23:25:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	13:05	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
APM	7h 15m	02:05	Mthatha	Station	09:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 02:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 55m	14:00	Mthatha	Station	21:55	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercape	7h 45m	14:00	Mthatha	Station	21:45	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	13:05	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	13:20	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 13:20:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
APM	7h 30m	02:05	Mthatha	Station	09:35	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 02:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 30m	03:45	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:15	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 03:45:00 to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercape	7h 45m	14:00	Mthatha	Station	21:45	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 50m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	18:50	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 11:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 20m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	19:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 11:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	13:05	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 10m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	10:55	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 30m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	11:15	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
APM	7h 30m	02:05	Mthatha	Station	09:35	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 02:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
APM	7h 15m	02:05	Mthatha	Station	09:20	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 02:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 40m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	10:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 10:25:00. 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
Intercape	7h 10m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	10:55	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 30m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	11:15	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	13:05	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	13:20	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 13:20:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 50m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	18:50	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 11:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 10m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	10:55	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 30m	03:45	Mthatha	Station	11:15	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 03:45:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	13:05	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	13:20	Mthatha	Station	20:25	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 13:20:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 50m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	18:50	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 11:00:00 to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Durban is £16 on 14/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Durban

See here how frequent the connections between Mthatha and Durban are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 78 daily coaches from Mthatha to Durban. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 50 daily coaches between Mthatha and Durban.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 264 coaches from Mthatha to Durban, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Durban, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mthatha to Durban

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 68 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Durban in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Durban starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:45
Latest Coach	23:25
Daily Bus Connections	68 Ø
Distance	288.2 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress and APM

Cheapest coach connections from Mthatha to Durban

Every day, 68 buses from 4 coach companies leave Mthatha for Durban: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£17

Thursday 17/09

£16

Friday 18/09

£16

Saturday 19/09

£17

Sunday 20/09

£17

Monday 21/09

£17

Tuesday 22/09

£17

Wednesday 23/09

£21

Thursday 24/09

£19

Friday 25/09

£21

Saturday 26/09

£21

Sunday 27/09

£20

Monday 28/09

£22

Tuesday 29/09

£21

Wednesday 30/09

£20

Thursday 01/10

£22

Friday 02/10

£20

Saturday 03/10

£25

Sunday 04/10

£19

Monday 05/10

£21

Tuesday 06/10

£25

Wednesday 07/10

£19

Thursday 08/10

£18

Friday 09/10

£18

Saturday 10/10

£20

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Durban

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

With a price starting from £16, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to Durban. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Durban, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Durban

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Mthatha to Durban in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Mthatha to Durban, 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 Mthatha to Durban are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Durban

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Mthatha and Durban.

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Gateway

Pavallian Hotel

Jacobs

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Durban

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Mthatha to Durban? Or which bus companies serve the route Mthatha to Durban? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Mthatha to Durban bus

How much does a Mthatha - Durban coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha - Durban bus trip is available from £16 and takes 7h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Mthatha to Durban is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to Durban is offered by roughly 68 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Durban from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to Durban is provided by Big Sky Intercity and takes 6h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Durban?

The earliest bus to Durban departs from Mthatha at 03:45. 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 Mthatha to Durban?

The latest bus to Durban departs from Mthatha at 23:25. 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 Mthatha - Durban route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to Durban 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 Mthatha and Durban?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Durban 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 Durban from Mthatha?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Mthatha Durban 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 Mthatha Durban 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 Mthatha to Durban on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Mthatha to Durban?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 68 daily trips between Mthatha and Durban. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Mthatha to Durban?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Durban

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