Bus and Coach from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha: Compare all prices

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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 APM for the next days.

today

£16

tomorrow

£16

Friday

£18

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£16

Monday

£16

Tuesday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
APM	7h 30m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	02:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	15:45	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:20	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 15:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 16/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 16/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
APM	8h 10m	01:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	15:45	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:20	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 17/09/2026 15:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 17/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
APM	7h 55m	01:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	08:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	15:45	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:20	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 15:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 18/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 18/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
APM	7h 30m	18:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	02:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	15:45	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:20	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 19/09/2026 15:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 19/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	15:45	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	23:20	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 15:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
APM	7h 55m	01:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	08:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 20/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 20/09/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
APM	7h 55m	01:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	08:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	12:50	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 21/09/2026 05:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 21/09/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 10m	06:30	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	14:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
APM	8h 10m	01:00	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 01:00:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	19:25	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 19:25:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 23/09/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Eagle Liner	8h 10m	05:15	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 05:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercity Xpress	7h 35m	15:45	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	23:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 22/09/2026 15:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 22/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is £16 on 15/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 84 daily coaches from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 50 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 178 coaches from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha, with 98 offers.

Facts about coaches from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 76 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Coach	04:30
Latest Coach	19:55
Daily Bus Connections	76 Ø
Distance	397.1 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Every day, 76 buses from 5 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 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£16

Thursday 17/09

£16

Friday 18/09

£17

Saturday 19/09

£16

Sunday 20/09

£16

Monday 21/09

£16

Tuesday 22/09

£16

Wednesday 23/09

£19

Thursday 24/09

£20

Friday 25/09

£20

Saturday 26/09

£19

Sunday 27/09

£17

Monday 28/09

£17

Tuesday 29/09

£17

Wednesday 30/09

£17

Thursday 01/10

£17

Friday 02/10

£17

Saturday 03/10

£17

Sunday 04/10

£17

Monday 05/10

£17

Tuesday 06/10

£17

Wednesday 07/10

£17

Thursday 08/10

£16

Friday 09/10

£22

Saturday 10/10

£22

Sunday 11/10

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 £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

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.

BP Coach Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

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 £16 and takes 8h 15m. 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 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £39. 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 76 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 Intercity Xpress and takes 7h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. 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 04:30. 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 APM. 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 APM.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Port Elizabeth 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 76 daily trips between Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha?

Prices and availability for 76 trips between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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

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