Coach Mthatha to Swellendam from £17

Which bus from Mthatha to Swellendam is the best?

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

today

tomorrow

£27

Sunday

£17

Monday

£21

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	15h 55m	12:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:55	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 12:00:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Intercape	16h 25m	11:30	Mthatha	Station	03:55	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 11:20:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercape	16h 25m	00:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	16:50	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 00:25:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	14h 35m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	05:05	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 14:30:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
City to City	16h 10m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	04:55	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 12:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercape	17h 5m	23:45	Mthatha	Station	16:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 23:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 40m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	16:35	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 22:55:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Intercity Xpress	16h 5m	13:15	Mthatha	Station	05:20	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 13:15:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	16h 10m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	04:55	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 12:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 40m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	16:35	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 22:55:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
APM	14h 35m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	05:05	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£41	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 14:30:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercity Xpress	16h 5m	13:15	Mthatha	Station	05:20	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 13:15:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	14h 35m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	05:05	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 14:30:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
City to City	16h 10m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	04:55	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 12:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 40m	22:55	Mthatha	Station	16:35	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 22:55:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Intercity Xpress	16h 5m	13:15	Mthatha	Station	05:20	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 13:15:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	14h 35m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	05:05	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 14:30:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
City to City	16h 10m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	04:55	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 12:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 11:20:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 10m	23:25	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	16:35	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Basic	£36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 23:25:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Intercity Xpress	15h 35m	13:45	Mthatha	Station	05:20	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 13:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	16h 10m	12:45	Mthatha	Station	04:55	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 12:45:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
City to City	15h 40m	13:15	Mthatha	Station	04:55	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 13:15:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	03:10	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 11:20:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00	Mthatha	Station	03:10	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
APM	14h 35m	14:30	Mthatha	Station	05:05	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	£41	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 14:30:00 to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mthatha to Swellendam is £17 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily coaches from Mthatha to Swellendam. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Mthatha and Swellendam.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 58 coaches from Mthatha to Swellendam, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Swellendam, with 10 offers.

All facts for Mthatha to Swellendam bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 21 times by bus from Mthatha to Swellendam in one click. Book your Mthatha to Swellendam bus ticket starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	14h 35m
Earliest Coach	00:25
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	21 Ø
Distance	825.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, City to City and APM

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Mthatha to Swellendam?

Every day, 21 buses from 5 coach companies leave Mthatha for Swellendam. 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

Saturday 06/12

£27

Sunday 07/12

£17

Monday 08/12

£25

Tuesday 09/12

£17

Wednesday 10/12

£28

Thursday 11/12

£21

Friday 12/12

£27

Saturday 13/12

£27

Sunday 14/12

£28

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£28

Wednesday 17/12

£22

Thursday 18/12

£23

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£32

Sunday 21/12

£21

Monday 22/12

£28

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

£21

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£28

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Swellendam

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

With a price starting from £17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mthatha to Swellendam. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Swellendam, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Swellendam

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 Mthatha to Swellendam 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 Mthatha to Swellendam, 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 Swellendam are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Swellendam

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark

Voortrekker Street 91

Bus Stop

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Mthatha to Swellendam. 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 Mthatha to Swellendam bus

How much does a Mthatha Swellendam coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mthatha Swellendam bus trip is available from £17 and takes 14h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £55. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Swellendam.

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

Each day, the bus route from Mthatha to Swellendam is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Swellendam from Mthatha take?

The quickest coach from Mthatha to Swellendam is provided by APM and takes 14h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Swellendam?

The earliest bus to Swellendam departs from Mthatha at 00:25. 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 Swellendam?

The latest bus to Swellendam departs from Mthatha at 23:45. 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 Swellendam route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mthatha to Swellendam can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity. 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 Swellendam?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Swellendam 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, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Mthatha Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam on your planned travel date.

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

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 Mthatha and to Swellendam

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