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Which bus from Cape Town to Mthatha is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Mthatha. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, APM or Eagle Liner. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £19
tomorrow
from £19
Sunday
from £19
Monday
from £18
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £21
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 0m
    0
    18:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    09:15
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £22
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    16h 45m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £22
  • City to City
    21h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 0m
    0
    18:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    09:15
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £19
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 40m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    09:10
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £20
  • Intercape
    16h 30m
    0
    19:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    12:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £23
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    17h 20m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:20
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 35m
    0
    18:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £19
  • APM
    16h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    06:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £20
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £20
  • Jobela Star
    16h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:40
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Jobela Star
    Economy
    £23
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    17h 20m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:20
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £18
  • APM
    14h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £19
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 35m
    0
    18:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:50
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £19
  • Intercity Xpress
    19h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    13:15
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £22
  • MAKALALATRANSPORT
    17h 20m
    0
    18:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:20
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    MAKALALATRANSPORT
    Economy
    £23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:25
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Delta Coaches
    First Class
    £17
  • Eagle Liner
    15h 0m
    0
    18:15
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    09:15
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £23
  • City to City
    21h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    18h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:35
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    14h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    07:30
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £16
  • City to City
    21h 25m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    14:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    18h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    11:35
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Badela
    15h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Badela
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    21h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    £17
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    08:25
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    £17
  • City to City
    21h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    14:00
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £24
  • Intercape
    21h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    03:55
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £25
  • Badela
    15h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    10:45
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Badela
    Economy
    £25

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Mthatha?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Mthatha. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 115 daily coaches from Cape Town to Mthatha. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 103 daily coaches between Cape Town and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 434 coaches from Cape Town to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Mthatha, with 80 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Mthatha bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel daily 109 times by bus from Cape Town to Mthatha in one click. Book your Cape Town to Mthatha bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 13h 55m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Latest Coach 20:00
Daily Bus Connections 109 Ø
Distance 1,002.6 km
Coach Companies Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Jobela Star, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, MAVUMISA, Badela and 2 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Mthatha?

Every day, 109 buses from 12 coach companies leave Cape Town for Mthatha. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 28/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
Wednesday 26/03
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
£20
Saturday 29/03
£19
Sunday 30/03
£30
Monday 31/03
£18
Tuesday 01/04
£16
Wednesday 02/04
£16
Thursday 03/04
£17
Friday 04/04
£17
Saturday 05/04
£17
Sunday 06/04
£17
Monday 07/04
£17
Tuesday 08/04
£16
Wednesday 09/04
£16
Thursday 10/04
£17
Friday 11/04
£16
Saturday 12/04
£16
Sunday 13/04
£16
Monday 14/04
£16
Tuesday 15/04
£17
Wednesday 16/04
£19
Thursday 17/04
£19
Friday 18/04
£23
Saturday 19/04
£23
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Mthatha. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Mthatha, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Mthatha

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town 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 coach from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Mthatha are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Cape Town to Mthatha?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cape Town to Mthatha timetable.

Intercape from Cape Town to Mthatha

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 16h 10m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Last Coach 19:30
Daily Connections 50 Ø
Found on 27/03/2025

APM from Cape Town to Mthatha

APM

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Cape Town to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 14h 30m
Earliest Coach 13:00
Last Coach 20:00
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 27/03/2025

Badela from Cape Town to Mthatha

Badela

Here you will find the key facts about the Badela bus route Cape Town to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price £25
Fastest Coach 15h 45m
Earliest Coach 19:00
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 27/03/2025
In total 12 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Cape Town - Mthatha

APM
Nangamso , 12/11/2024
We were travelling for a family emergency. We booked our ticket for 5pm but received a text message 3 hours prior saying the time has been shifted to 3:30pm which was cool. We got at the station and t ... We were travelling for a family emergency. We booked our ticket for 5pm but received a text message 3 hours prior saying the time has been shifted to 3:30pm which was cool. We got at the station and the bus left on time but took a very long route. From Cape Town to bellville, to Paarl, to George picking up people along the way. No communication whatsoever from the drivers. We first hit things in the road, almost hit an ambulance on a stop and go, bus swerved and bounced when we got in Port Elizabeth. The road was slippery but the driver just didn’t care. We were 3 hours late. Those that were supposed to be dropped of in Qumbu were dropped off in Mthatha. It was my first and last time. I’ll never take APM again in my life, it was the worst of the worst

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Mthatha

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Mthatha. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Mthatha. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Mthatha bus

How much does a Cape Town Mthatha coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Mthatha bus trip is available from £16 and takes 14h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 12 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £78. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Mthatha.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Mthatha route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Mthatha is offered by roughly 109 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Mthatha from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Mthatha is provided by Delta Coaches and takes 13h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Mthatha?

The earliest bus to Mthatha departs from Cape Town at 06:00. 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 Cape Town to Mthatha?

The latest bus to Mthatha departs from Cape Town at 20:00. 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 Cape Town Mthatha route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town 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 Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the bus to Mthatha from Cape Town?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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