Bus and Coach from Swellendam to Mthatha: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Swellendam to Mthatha

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

today

£15

tomorrow

£24

Friday

£22

Saturday

£15

Sunday

Monday

£22

Tuesday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	17h 10m	14:50	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	08:00	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 14:50:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Intercity Xpress	15h 10m	21:40	Swellendam	Bus Stop	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
City to City	16h 30m	21:30	Swellendam	Bus Stop	14:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 21:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercape	15h 5m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 19:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	21:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 28/01/2026 21:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 29/01/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	15h 5m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 19:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Intercape	15h 30m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 19:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	16h 0m	11:40	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	03:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 11:40:00 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 16h 0m
Intercape	15h 40m	22:00	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	13:40	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 22:00:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Intercape	16h 15m	11:40	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	03:55	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 29/01/2026 11:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 30/01/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 20m	16:50	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	09:10	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 16:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Intercity Xpress	15h 25m	21:40	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	13:05	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
City to City	16h 30m	21:30	Swellendam	Bus Stop	14:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 21:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercape	15h 30m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Basic	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 19:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	21:50	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 30/01/2026 21:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 31/01/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	17h 10m	14:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	08:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 14:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
City to City	16h 30m	21:30	Swellendam	Bus Stop	14:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 21:30:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercape	15h 5m	19:15	Swellendam	Bus Stop	10:20	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 19:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Intercity Xpress	15h 25m	21:40	Swellendam	Bus Stop	13:05	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	21:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 31/01/2026 21:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	17h 10m	14:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	08:00	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 14:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Intercape	15h 5m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 19:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 25m	10:15	Swellendam	Bus Stop	03:40	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 10:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 03:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Intercity Xpress	15h 10m	21:40	Swellendam	Bus Stop	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Eagle Liner	15h 55m	21:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	13:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 02/02/2026 21:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	15h 5m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:20	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 19:15:00 to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Intercape	15h 30m	19:15	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	10:45	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 19:15:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercity Xpress	15h 10m	21:40	Swellendam	Bus Stop	12:50	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Intercity Xpress	15h 25m	21:40	Swellendam	Bus Stop	13:05	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 21:40:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
Eagle Liner	15h 35m	21:50	Swellendam	Bus Stop	13:25	Mthatha	Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 21:50:00 to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swellendam to Mthatha is £15 on 28/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Swellendam and Mthatha

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily coaches from Swellendam to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Swellendam and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 138 coaches from Swellendam to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Swellendam and Mthatha, with 24 offers.

Facts about coaches from Swellendam to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 36 times every day by bus from Swellendam to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swellendam to Mthatha starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	14h 50m
Earliest Coach	10:15
Latest Coach	22:10
Daily Bus Connections	36 Ø
Distance	825.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Swellendam to Mthatha

Every day, 36 buses from 6 coach companies leave Swellendam 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

£24

Thursday 29/01

£24

Friday 30/01

£22

Saturday 31/01

£15

Sunday 01/02

Monday 02/02

£22

Tuesday 03/02

£22

Wednesday 04/02

£20

Thursday 05/02

£22

Friday 06/02

£20

Saturday 07/02

£22

Sunday 08/02

£26

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£22

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£22

Friday 13/02

£22

Saturday 14/02

£24

Sunday 15/02

£24

Monday 16/02

£22

Tuesday 17/02

£22

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£22

Friday 20/02

£24

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Swellendam to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from £15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Swellendam to Mthatha. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swellendam to Mthatha, with £15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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

Beloved bus companies from Swellendam to Mthatha

These are the most booked bus companies between Swellendam to Mthatha from our users.

Intercape from Swellendam to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Swellendam to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	£22
Fastest Coach	15h 5m
Earliest Coach	10:15
Last Coach	22:10
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	26/01/2026

Intercity Xpress from Swellendam to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Swellendam to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	£22
Fastest Coach	15h 10m
Earliest Coach	21:40
Last Coach	21:40
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	24/01/2026

Eagle Liner from Swellendam to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Swellendam to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	£29
Fastest Coach	15h 35m
Earliest Coach	21:50
Last Coach	21:50
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	24/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Swellendam and Mthatha

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

Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark

Voortrekker Street 91

Bus Stop

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 Swellendam to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Swellendam to Mthatha bus

How much does a Swellendam - Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Swellendam - Mthatha bus trip is available from £15 and takes 17h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Swellendam to Mthatha is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £47. 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 Swellendam - Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Swellendam to Mthatha is offered by roughly 36 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Swellendam take?

The quickest coach from Swellendam to Mthatha is provided by APM and takes 14h 50m. 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 Swellendam to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Swellendam at 10:15. 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 Swellendam to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Swellendam at 22:10. 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 Swellendam - Mthatha route?

Passengers looking to travel from Swellendam 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 Swellendam and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Swellendam 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 Swellendam?

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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

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

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