Bus and Coach from Stellenbosch to Mthatha: Compare all prices

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

today

£23

tomorrow

£23

Friday

£25

Saturday

£22

Sunday

Monday

£21

Tuesday

£21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 10m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 15:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 50m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	18h 45m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 15:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	18h 30m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 16:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	21h 25m	06:30	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 45m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 15:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	19h 10m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 15:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	21h 10m	06:30	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 06:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Intercape	19h 40m	08:00	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 08:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Intercape	18h 30m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 16:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 10m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 15:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 45m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 15:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	18h 50m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 11:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	21h 25m	06:30	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£31	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 06:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 03:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	21h 10m	06:30	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	£31	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 06:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 03:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 10m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 15:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 50m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 11:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	18h 45m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 15:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	18h 30m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 16:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 11:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	17h 0m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	09:45	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 10m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 15:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 50m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Intercape	18h 45m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 15:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	17h 0m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	09:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Intercape	20h 25m	18:30	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	14:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 18:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 45m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 15:35:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Intercape	19h 10m	15:35	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 15:35:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 30m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	11:15	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 16:45:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	20h 10m	18:30	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	14:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 18:30:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Intercape	18h 50m	16:45	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	11:35	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 16:45:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Stellenbosch to Mthatha is £21 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Stellenbosch and Mthatha

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Stellenbosch to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Stellenbosch and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 60 coaches from Stellenbosch to Mthatha, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Stellenbosch and Mthatha, with 20 offers.

Facts about coaches from Stellenbosch to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 20 times every day by bus from Stellenbosch to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stellenbosch to Mthatha starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus	£21
Fastest Bus	16h 40m
Earliest Coach	06:30
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	20 Ø
Distance	962.9 km
Coach Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Stellenbosch to Mthatha

Every day, 20 buses from 2 coach companies leave Stellenbosch for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

£23

Thursday 29/01

£23

Friday 30/01

£25

Saturday 31/01

£22

Sunday 01/02

Monday 02/02

£21

Tuesday 03/02

£21

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£25

Friday 06/02

£25

Saturday 07/02

£26

Sunday 08/02

£25

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£25

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£26

Friday 13/02

£26

Saturday 14/02

£23

Sunday 15/02

£23

Monday 16/02

£24

Tuesday 17/02

£24

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£24

Friday 20/02

£23

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Stellenbosch to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from £21, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Stellenbosch to Mthatha. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stellenbosch to Mthatha, with £21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

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

All bus stations and stops in Stellenbosch and Mthatha

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

Bus Stop

Merriman Ave 42

Merriman Laan

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 Stellenbosch to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Stellenbosch to Mthatha bus

How much does a Stellenbosch - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Stellenbosch - Mthatha bus trip is available from £21 and takes 19h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Stellenbosch to Mthatha is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £32. 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 Stellenbosch - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Stellenbosch to Mthatha is offered by roughly 20 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Stellenbosch take?

The quickest coach from Stellenbosch to Mthatha is provided by Intercape and takes 16h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Stellenbosch at 06:30. 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 Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Stellenbosch at 18:30. 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 Stellenbosch - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch?

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 Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Stellenbosch 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 20 daily trips between Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

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

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 Stellenbosch and to Mthatha

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