Bus tickets Port Elizabeth to Mthatha from £13

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.
today
from £14
tomorrow
from £15
Friday
from £14
Saturday
from £16
Sunday
from £14
Monday
from £13
Tuesday
from £13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 15m
    0
    05:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    14:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £21
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 30m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £26
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    19:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    03:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £31
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    23:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £32

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    14:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £15
  • Intercape
    8h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    14:40
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £15
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £23
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 30m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £23
  • APM
    7h 10m
    0
    02:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    09:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £27

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    19:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Railway Station
    03:40
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £14
  • APM
    7h 10m
    0
    02:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    09:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    05:10
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £27
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    19:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    03:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £52

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    8h 5m
    0
    06:50
    Port Elizabeth
    Intercape Office
    14:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    7h 10m
    0
    02:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    09:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 30m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    05:10
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £25
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    19:25
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    03:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    7h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    14:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £17
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 30m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £18
  • APM
    7h 10m
    0
    02:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    09:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    23:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    7h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £18
  • APM
    7h 10m
    0
    02:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    09:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £22
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    05:10
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22
  • Intercape
    7h 45m
    0
    19:55
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    03:40
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 15m
    0
    05:45
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    14:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £15
  • APM
    7h 10m
    0
    02:30
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    09:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £21
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 5m
    0
    05:10
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    13:15
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 75 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 53 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 152 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha, with 70 offers.

Facts about coaches from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 65 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Latest Coach 19:55
Daily Bus Connections 65 Ø
Distance 397.1 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, APM and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Every day, 65 buses from 6 coach companies leave Port Elizabeth for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
£14
Thursday 12/06
£15
Friday 13/06
£26
Saturday 14/06
£24
Sunday 15/06
£14
Monday 16/06
£13
Tuesday 17/06
£13
Wednesday 18/06
£13
Thursday 19/06
£17
Friday 20/06
£15
Saturday 21/06
£14
Sunday 22/06
£14
Monday 23/06
£14
Tuesday 24/06
£13
Wednesday 25/06
£13
Thursday 26/06
£19
Friday 27/06
£17
Saturday 28/06
£18
Sunday 29/06
£15
Monday 30/06
£17
Tuesday 01/07
Wednesday 02/07
£13
Thursday 03/07
£13
Friday 04/07
£15
Saturday 05/07
£17
Sunday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Mthatha

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha? Compare all modes of transports from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Mthatha bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Port Elizabeth - Mthatha bus trip is available from £13 and takes 7h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £61. 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 Port Elizabeth - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is offered by roughly 65 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Port Elizabeth take?

The quickest coach from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is provided by APM and takes 6h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Port Elizabeth at 05:15. 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Port Elizabeth at 19:55. 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 Port Elizabeth - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

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

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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Mthatha

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