Bus and Coach from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

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

today

£16

tomorrow

£15

Saturday

£15

Sunday

£15

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£15

Wednesday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	8h 20m	22:30	Pietermaritzburg	Montrose Coach Station	06:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Montrose Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/09/2026 22:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Intercape	6h 25m	08:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/09/2026 08:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/09/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 25m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	04:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/09/2026 23:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
APM	9h 25m	22:05	Pietermaritzburg	Montrose Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from APM goes from Montrose Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/09/2026 22:05:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	6h 0m	23:50	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	05:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 03/09/2026 23:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 40m	01:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from City to City goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	6h 15m	01:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/09/2026 01:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 25m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	04:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/09/2026 23:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/09/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	01:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/09/2026 01:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
APM	6h 35m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 04/09/2026 00:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 50m	01:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from City to City goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/09/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 35m	01:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:50	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/09/2026 01:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/09/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	6h 35m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/09/2026 00:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	01:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/09/2026 01:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 05/09/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 50m	17:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	00:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 05/09/2026 17:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/09/2026 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 40m	01:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from City to City goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/09/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	5h 25m	23:25	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	04:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/09/2026 23:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/09/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Intercape	6h 15m	01:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/09/2026 01:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
APM	6h 35m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/09/2026 00:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	01:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 06/09/2026 01:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 06/09/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 40m	01:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from City to City goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/09/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	6h 15m	01:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/09/2026 01:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Eagle Liner	6h 15m	01:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/09/2026 01:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/09/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 5m	17:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	00:15	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/09/2026 17:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/09/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
APM	6h 20m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:15	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 07/09/2026 00:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 07/09/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 50m	01:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from City to City goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/09/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 15m	01:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/09/2026 01:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
APM	6h 35m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/09/2026 00:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	6h 15m	01:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/09/2026 01:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 08/09/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 5m	17:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	00:15	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 08/09/2026 17:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/09/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 40m	01:00	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	06:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from City to City goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/09/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	6h 35m	01:15	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/09/2026 01:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/09/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	6h 35m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:30	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/09/2026 00:55:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/09/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Eagle Liner	6h 0m	01:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	07:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/09/2026 01:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 09/09/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 5m	17:10	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Coach Station	00:15	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Coach Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 09/09/2026 17:10:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 10/09/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha is £15 on 01/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 69 daily coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 32 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 193 coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha, with 42 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 55 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	55 Ø
Distance	267.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Citiliner

Cheapest coach connections from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

Every day, 55 buses from 8 coach companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 31/08

Tuesday 01/09

Wednesday 02/09

Thursday 03/09

£15

Friday 04/09

£15

Saturday 05/09

£15

Sunday 06/09

£15

Monday 07/09

£15

Tuesday 08/09

£15

Wednesday 09/09

£15

Thursday 10/09

£16

Friday 11/09

£15

Saturday 12/09

£16

Sunday 13/09

£15

Monday 14/09

£16

Tuesday 15/09

£15

Wednesday 16/09

£15

Thursday 17/09

£16

Friday 18/09

£16

Saturday 19/09

£16

Sunday 20/09

£16

Monday 21/09

£16

Tuesday 22/09

£16

Wednesday 23/09

£20

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

£15

Saturday 26/09

£19

Sunday 27/09

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

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 Pietermaritzburg 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 bus from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha

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

Burger St. Coach Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Coach Station

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Leinster Road

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha bus trip is available from £15 and takes 5h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £38. 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 Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha is offered by roughly 55 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Pietermaritzburg take?

The quickest coach from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha is provided by Big Sky Intercity and takes 5h 25m. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Pietermaritzburg at 08:25. 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 Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Pietermaritzburg at 23:50. 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 Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg 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, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

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 55 daily trips between Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha. 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Mthatha

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