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What is the best way to travel from Mthatha to Cape Town?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Cape Town from Mthatha. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 9 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
16h 15m
£16
£18
97
Flight
6h 0m
£109
£153
30

What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Mthatha?

You can reach Cape Town with just £16 by taking a Bus from APM, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £16
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £17
Friday
from £16
Saturday
from £16
Sunday
from £16

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • APM
    17h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    21h 50m
    0
    22:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    21h 50m
    0
    22:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £21
  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    25h 45m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £189
  • South African Airlink
    7h 10m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    21:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £201
  • South African Airlink
    8h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:30
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £204
  • South African Airlink
    22h 20m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £204
  • South African Airlink
    19h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    09:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £214

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    19h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    18h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    08:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • South African Airlink
    20h 15m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £114
  • South African Airlink
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £123
  • South African Airlink
    9h 45m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    21:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £124
  • South African Airlink
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    20:30
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £137
  • South African Airlink
    10h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:50
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £142

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    16h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    07:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    18h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    14h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £131
  • South African Airlink
    10h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £155
  • South African Airlink
    24h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £161
  • South African Airlink
    16h 5m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    09:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £167
  • South African Airlink
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £169

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Eagle Liner
    19h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    08:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    17h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    16h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:50
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • South African Airlink
    14h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £121
  • South African Airlink
    14h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airlink
    11h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £126
  • South African Airlink
    10h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £130
  • South African Airlink
    7h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    15:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £149

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    18h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £19
  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £19
  • City to City
    20h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • South African Airlink
    24h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £151
  • South African Airlink
    10h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £173
  • South African Airlink
    16h 15m
    0
    16:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £174
  • South African Airlink
    25h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    09:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £182
  • South African Airlink
    8h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £187

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    19h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    08:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £20
  • APM
    16h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • Big Sky Intercity
    16h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:50
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airlink
    24h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £109
  • South African Airlink
    14h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £114
  • South African Airlink
    9h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    17:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £119
  • South African Airlink
    9h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    17:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £140
  • South African Airlink
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £146

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    16h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    07:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • City to City
    20h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £20
  • APM
    16h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    22h 40m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £150
  • South African Airlink
    24h 20m
    0
    16:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £156
  • South African Airlink
    25h 20m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £157
  • South African Airlink
    24h 20m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £160
  • South African Airlink
    16h 15m
    0
    16:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £161

What are the fastest trips from Mthatha to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town from Mthatha in just 6h 0m with a Flight from South African Airlink. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 7h 10m
Tuesday
from 7h 0m
Wednesday
from 7h 0m
Thursday
from 7h 10m
Friday
from 8h 20m
Saturday
from 6h 0m
Sunday
from 16h 15m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    7h 10m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    21:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £201
  • South African Airlink
    8h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:30
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £204
  • South African Airlink
    19h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    09:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £214
  • South African Airlink
    22h 20m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £204
  • South African Airlink
    25h 45m
    0
    14:15
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £189
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £22
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    17h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    21h 50m
    0
    22:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £21
  • Big Sky Intercity
    21h 50m
    0
    22:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    20:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • South African Airlink
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £123
  • South African Airlink
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    20:30
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £137
  • South African Airlink
    9h 45m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    21:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £124
  • South African Airlink
    10h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:50
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £142
  • South African Airlink
    20h 15m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £114
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    08:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £20
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    18h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Eagle Liner
    19h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £169
  • South African Airlink
    10h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £155
  • South African Airlink
    14h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £131
  • South African Airlink
    16h 5m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    09:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £167
  • South African Airlink
    24h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £161
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    16h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    07:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    18h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • South African Airlink
    7h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    15:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £149
  • South African Airlink
    10h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £130
  • South African Airlink
    11h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £126
  • South African Airlink
    14h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airlink
    14h 35m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £121
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Big Sky Intercity
    16h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:50
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £21
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    17h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £21
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    08:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • Eagle Liner
    19h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • South African Airlink
    8h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £187
  • South African Airlink
    10h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £173
  • South African Airlink
    16h 15m
    0
    16:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £174
  • South African Airlink
    24h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £151
  • South African Airlink
    25h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    09:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £182
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    18h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    18h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    09:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • City to City
    20h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • South African Airlink
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £146
  • South African Airlink
    9h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    17:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £119
  • South African Airlink
    9h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    17:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £140
  • South African Airlink
    14h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    22:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £114
  • South African Airlink
    24h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £109
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Big Sky Intercity
    16h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:50
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £21
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    16h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • Intercape
    17h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    08:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £20
  • Eagle Liner
    19h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Eagle Liner
    16h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    06:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £17
  • Intercape
    16h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    07:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18
  • Delta Coaches
    16h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £16
  • APM
    16h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    07:20
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • City to City
    20h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    08:45
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £20
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • South African Airlink
    16h 15m
    0
    16:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £161
  • South African Airlink
    22h 40m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £150
  • South African Airlink
    24h 20m
    0
    16:00
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    16:20
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £156
  • South African Airlink
    24h 20m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    18:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £160
  • South African Airlink
    25h 20m
    0
    17:40
    Mthatha Airport
    Mthatha Airport
    19:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £157
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Mthatha to Cape Town

What are the most popular stations in Mthatha and Cape Town?

In Mthatha, you will usually depart from Station, Shell Ultra City or Chatam St. & Sutherland St., while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Coronation Coach Stop or Darling Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cape Town from Mthatha? With 10 connections between 9 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Mthatha and Cape Town, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from APM.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from South African Airlink: you will get to Cape Town in just 6h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Mthatha and Cape Town are South African Airlink, APM and Delta Coaches, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Mthatha and Cape Town is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Umtata or to Rosebank, and look at flights from Mthatha Airport, and landing at Cape Town Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Mthatha to Cape Town?

The most popular companies between Mthatha and Cape Town, are South African Airlink, APM and Delta Coaches. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: APM, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner and 4 more.

Airlines: South African Airlink

All you need to know when you travel from Mthatha to Cape Town

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Mthatha to Cape Town. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Mthatha to Cape Town

How can I reach Cape Town from Mthatha?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Cape Town from Mthatha.

How far is Cape Town from Mthatha?

The distance between Mthatha and Cape Town is 1,002.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Mthatha and Cape Town?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 27 kgs of CO2, a train 35 kgs, a car 170 kgs, and a flight 247 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Mthatha to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town with just £16 by taking a Bus from APM.

What is the fastest way to get from Mthatha to Cape Town?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cape Town in just 6h 0m with a Flight from South African Airlink.

More routes to Mthatha and to Cape Town

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Mthatha and to Cape Town. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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