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

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$17

Thursday

$17

Friday

$17

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/19/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
City to City	6h 5m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/19/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/19/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
APM	5h 25m	7:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/19/2026 7:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/19/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/19/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	8h 55m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 6:15:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 35m	3:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/20/2026 3:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/20/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 5m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	4:00 PM	Durban	Bus Station	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 35m	3:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/21/2026 3:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/21/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/22/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 30m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/22/2026 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/22/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	4:00 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 1/22/2026 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 50m	4:00 PM	Durban	Bus Station	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/22/2026 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 6:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 35m	3:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/23/2026 3:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/24/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/24/2026 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intercape	7h 40m	4:00 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/24/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 35m	3:15 PM	Durban	Bus Station	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/24/2026 3:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 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
City to City	6h 5m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
APM	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 45m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/25/2026 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 1/25/2026 6:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	3:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 1/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/25/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Durban to Mthatha is $17 on 1/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Durban and Mthatha

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 82 daily buses from Durban to Mthatha. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 54 daily coaches between Durban and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 268 buses from Durban to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Durban and Mthatha, with 211 offers.

Facts about the bus from Durban to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 68 times every day by bus from Durban to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Durban to Mthatha starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	68 Ø
Distance	179.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Durban to Mthatha

Every day, 68 buses from 5 bus companies leave Durban for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$18

Tuesday 01/20

$45

Wednesday 01/21

$17

Thursday 01/22

$17

Friday 01/23

$17

Saturday 01/24

$17

Sunday 01/25

$17

Monday 01/26

$17

Tuesday 01/27

$17

Wednesday 01/28

$24

Thursday 01/29

$17

Friday 01/30

$17

Saturday 01/31

$17

Sunday 02/01

$24

Monday 02/02

$24

Tuesday 02/03

$23

Wednesday 02/04

$23

Thursday 02/05

$21

Friday 02/06

$24

Saturday 02/07

$19

Sunday 02/08

$19

Monday 02/09

$18

Tuesday 02/10

$18

Wednesday 02/11

$18

Thursday 02/12

$18

Friday 02/13

$18

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Durban to Mthatha. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Mthatha, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 buses from Durban to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Durban to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Durban to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Last Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Connections	40 Ø
Found on	1/19/2026

Intercity Xpress from Durban to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	1/18/2026

City to City from Durban to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Durban to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	6:45 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/18/2026

All bus stations and stops in Durban and Mthatha

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Durban and Mthatha.

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Gateway

Pavallian Hotel

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

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 Durban to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Durban to Mthatha bus

How much does a Durban Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 5m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mthatha.

On average, how many connections are available from Durban to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Durban to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 68 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Durban to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Durban to Mthatha is offered by APM and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Durban to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Durban starts at 6:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Durban to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Durban for Mthatha starts at 5:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Durban Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Durban to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban 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 Durban to Mthatha bus route?

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 Durban Mthatha bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Durban 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 traveling 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 Durban to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Durban and to Mthatha

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