Bus and Coach from Pinetown to Mthatha: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pinetown to Mthatha

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

today

£17

tomorrow

£17

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£17

Friday

£17

Saturday

£17

Sunday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 16/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 16/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 16/03/2026 17:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	00:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 16/03/2026 17:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/03/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 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	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	6h 35m	16:30	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/03/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Intercape	6h 20m	16:30	Pinetown	Bus Stop	22:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 17/03/2026 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 17:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	00:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 17:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 17:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	00:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 17:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 17:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	00:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 17:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 20m	16:30	Pinetown	Bus Stop	22:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 17:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	00:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 17:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	14:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 07:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	07:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	15:10	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 07:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	23:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 17:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	17:25	Pinetown	Bus Stop	00:05	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 17:25:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 20m	16:30	Pinetown	Bus Stop	22:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 16:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Pinetown to Mthatha is £16 on 23/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pinetown and Mthatha

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Pinetown to Mthatha. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Pinetown and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 coaches from Pinetown to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pinetown and Mthatha, with 16 offers.

Facts about coaches from Pinetown to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 5 times every day by bus from Pinetown to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pinetown to Mthatha starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Coach	07:25
Latest Coach	17:25
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	276.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Pinetown to Mthatha

Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Pinetown for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

£17

Tuesday 17/03

£17

Wednesday 18/03

£17

Thursday 19/03

£17

Friday 20/03

£17

Saturday 21/03

£17

Sunday 22/03

£17

Monday 23/03

£16

Tuesday 24/03

£17

Wednesday 25/03

£20

Thursday 26/03

£20

Friday 27/03

£25

Saturday 28/03

£28

Sunday 29/03

£25

Monday 30/03

£22

Tuesday 31/03

£22

Wednesday 01/04

£30

Thursday 02/04

£30

Friday 03/04

£20

Saturday 04/04

£18

Sunday 05/04

£26

Monday 06/04

£26

Tuesday 07/04

£19

Wednesday 08/04

£19

Thursday 09/04

£19

Friday 10/04

£21

Saturday 11/04

£21

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Pinetown to Mthatha

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

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

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pinetown to Mthatha, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Pinetown 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pinetown and Mthatha

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

Bus Stop

Alexander Rd

Josiah Gumede Train Coach Stop

Josiah Gumede Road 86

NPN Auto Centre

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 Pinetown to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Pinetown to Mthatha bus

How much does a Pinetown - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Pinetown - Mthatha bus trip is available from £16 and takes 7h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Pinetown to Mthatha is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £26. 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 Pinetown - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Pinetown to Mthatha is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Pinetown take?

The quickest coach from Pinetown to Mthatha is provided by Intercape and takes 6h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pinetown to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Pinetown at 07:25. 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 Pinetown to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Pinetown at 17:25. 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 Pinetown - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Pinetown to Mthatha can travel with Intercape 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 Pinetown and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Pinetown 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Pinetown 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 5 daily trips between Pinetown 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pinetown and to Mthatha

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