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

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Sunday

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	2h 45m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 20m	12:35 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 12:35:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 15m	2:25 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	5:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	2h 45m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 30m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	5:40 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 10m	12:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	3:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	2h 45m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	3h 30m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 25m	12:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Windmill Mall	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Windmill Mall, East London (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	3h 10m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	3h 30m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	5:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Windmill Mall	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Windmill Mall, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercape	3h 10m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:40 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	2h 45m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercape	4h 5m	2:10 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Eagle Liner	3h 5m	10:20 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 10:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	2h 45m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercape	3h 45m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	7:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Eagle Liner	3h 5m	10:20 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 10:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	2h 45m	11:15 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercape	3h 45m	3:30 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	7:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 3:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 45m	9:30 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound South Africa	3h 50m	2:40 PM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Eagle Liner	3h 10m	10:35 AM	East London	Intercape Office Bus Station	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Intercape Office Bus Station, East London (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 10:35:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from East London to Mthatha is $18 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between East London and Mthatha

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 99 daily buses from East London to Mthatha. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 99 daily coaches between East London and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 371 buses from East London to Mthatha, while Evening sees the fewest connections between East London and Mthatha, with 56 offers.

Facts about the bus from East London to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 99 times every day by bus from East London to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from East London to Mthatha starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	99 Ø
Distance	112.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, City to City and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from East London to Mthatha

Every day, 99 buses from 7 bus companies leave East London for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$18

Saturday 12/06

$25

Sunday 12/07

$18

Monday 12/08

$25

Tuesday 12/09

$19

Wednesday 12/10

$21

Thursday 12/11

$19

Friday 12/12

$18

Saturday 12/13

$18

Sunday 12/14

$18

Monday 12/15

$18

Tuesday 12/16

$18

Wednesday 12/17

$18

Thursday 12/18

$18

Friday 12/19

$23

Saturday 12/20

$26

Sunday 12/21

$23

Monday 12/22

$18

Tuesday 12/23

$19

Wednesday 12/24

$26

Thursday 12/25

$18

Friday 12/26

$23

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $18, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from East London to Mthatha. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Mthatha, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from East London to Mthatha

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

Intercape from East London to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	54 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Eagle Liner from East London to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	2h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Last Bus	10:35 AM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

City to City from East London to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:15 AM
Last Bus	11:15 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in East London and Mthatha

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

Intercape Office Bus Station

Moore St 126

Windmill Mall

Moore St 128

CALTEX RUDOLPHS Gas Station

Cozy Nest Guest House e. London Hotel

Jameson Road

Highgate

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 East London to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the East London to Mthatha bus

How much does a East London Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 2h 45m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $104. 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 East London to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the East London to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 99 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from East London to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from East London to Mthatha is offered by City to City and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from East London to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from East London starts at 12:30 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 East London to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from East London for Mthatha starts at 10:30 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 East London Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from East London 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 East London and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

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