Bus Durban to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Durban to Mthatha

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 Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

from $17

tomorrow

from $16

Thursday

from $17

Friday

from $16

Saturday

from $16

Sunday

from $16

Monday

from $16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
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 8/12/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/12/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 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	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/12/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/12/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/12/2025 6:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/12/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Intercape	8h 55m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/12/2025 6:15:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/12/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/12/2025 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/12/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/13/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/13/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/13/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercity Xpress	6h 25m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/13/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/13/2025 6:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/13/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	5h 40m	6:40 AM	Durban	Bus Station	12:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/14/2025 6:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/14/2025 6:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound Australia	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	3:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/14/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/14/2025 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/15/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound Australia	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	7h 40m	4:00 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/15/2025 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/15/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Greyhound Australia	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 40m	4:00 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/16/2025 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/16/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound Australia	7h 10m	6:00 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	7h 40m	4:00 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/17/2025 4:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/17/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 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	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercity Xpress	6h 25m	6:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 6:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	8h 35m	6:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) at 8/18/2025 6:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 8/18/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Durban to Mthatha is $16 on 8/13/2025. 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 76 daily buses from Durban to Mthatha. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 50 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 180 offers.

Facts about the bus from Durban to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 64 times every day by bus from Durban to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Durban to Mthatha starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	64 Ø
Distance	179.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Durban to Mthatha

Every day, 64 buses from 6 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 08/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

$17

Wednesday 08/13

$16

Thursday 08/14

$17

Friday 08/15

$16

Saturday 08/16

$16

Sunday 08/17

$16

Monday 08/18

$16

Tuesday 08/19

$16

Wednesday 08/20

$23

Thursday 08/21

$16

Friday 08/22

$16

Saturday 08/23

$16

Sunday 08/24

$16

Monday 08/25

$16

Tuesday 08/26

$21

Wednesday 08/27

$16

Thursday 08/28

$16

Friday 08/29

$16

Saturday 08/30

$16

Sunday 08/31

$16

Monday 09/01

$16

Tuesday 09/02

$21

Wednesday 09/03

$16

Thursday 09/04

$16

Friday 09/05

$16

Saturday 09/06

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 $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Durban to Mthatha. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Mthatha, with $16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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	$19
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Last Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Connections	38 Ø
Found on	8/11/2025

Intercity Xpress from Durban to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:40 AM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	8/11/2025

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	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	6:45 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/11/2025

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

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

Pavallian Hotel

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 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 $16 and takes 5h 55m 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 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $33. 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 64 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 Intercity Xpress and takes 5h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. 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 Big Sky Intercity. 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 Big Sky Intercity.

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.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Durban 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 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!