Bus Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Eagle Liner for the next days.

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$33

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$30

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Monday

$33

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	7:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 5m	7:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	8:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	12h 45m	6:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	7:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 6:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Intercape	12h 35m	7:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	8:30 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Intercape	10h 55m	5:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 5:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	11h 25m	8:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	7:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Eagle Liner	11h 10m	8:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	7:10 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Intercape	11h 15m	5:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	5:10 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 5:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Intercape	10h 55m	5:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	4:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 5:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Big Tree Coaches	12h 40m	8:40 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	9:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 8:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 35m	7:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	8:30 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 7:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Intercape	12h 5m	7:55 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	8:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 7:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Eagle Liner	11h 25m	8:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	7:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Eagle Liner	11h 10m	8:00 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	7:10 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Big Tree Coaches	12h 40m	8:40 PM	Heidelberg (ZA)	Heidelberg (Gauteng)	9:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Heidelberg (Gauteng), Heidelberg (ZA) (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 8:40:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha is $30 on 1/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 18 buses from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner that travel 9 times every day by bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	10h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:55 PM
Latest Bus	8:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	352.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and Big Tree Coaches

Cheapest bus connections from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

Every day, 9 buses from 5 bus companies leave Heidelberg (ZA) for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$33

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$30

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$33

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

$33

Thursday 02/05

$33

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

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Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $30, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

These are the most booked bus companies between Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha from our users.

Intercape from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	10h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:55 PM
Last Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	1/24/2026

Eagle Liner from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	1/24/2026

All bus stations and stops in Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha.

Mall

Heidelberg (Gauteng)

Ismail's Hardware Store

Kismet St 15

Krisant St

Krisant St,Heidelberg 6

N3 Bus Stop

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 Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha bus

How much does a Heidelberg (ZA) Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 11h 25m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $50. 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 Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha is offered by Intercape and takes 10h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Heidelberg (ZA) starts at 5:55 PM. 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 Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Heidelberg (ZA) for Mthatha starts at 8:40 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 Heidelberg (ZA) Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg (ZA) and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Heidelberg (ZA) 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, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) 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 Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Heidelberg (ZA) to Mthatha

Economy

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

More bus routes to Heidelberg (ZA) and to Mthatha

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