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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Eagle Liner for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $19
Saturday
from $19
Sunday
from $21
Monday
from $20
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    13h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:15 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 5m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    First Class
    $21
  • Big Tree Coaches
    13h 20m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:20 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Tree Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • Luvalo Brothers Transport
    15h 45m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    8:45 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Luvalo Brothers Transport
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 30m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:50 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    13h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:15 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 5m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    First Class
    $21
  • Big Tree Coaches
    13h 20m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:20 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Tree Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • Luvalo Brothers Transport
    13h 15m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:45 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Luvalo Brothers Transport
    Economy
    $22
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 30m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:50 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    13h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:15 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 20m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:15 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $19
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 40m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:10 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    11h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    13h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 5m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    12h 20m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    11h 50m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 20m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:15 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $20
  • APM
    13h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    12h 20m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    17h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    11:05 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    13h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 20m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:15 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 30m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:50 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercape
    17h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    11:05 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercity Xpress
    12h 40m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:10 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    13h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $21
  • Delta Coaches
    14h 5m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $21
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 30m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:50 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    12h 20m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    8:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercape
    17h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    11:05 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 79 daily buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 49 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 351 buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha, with 91 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 63 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Mthatha starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 11h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Latest Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 63 Ø
Distance 375.0 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, Citiliner, Intercity Xpress, Big Tree Coaches, Big Sky Intercity, City to City and Luvalo Brothers Transport

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Every day, 63 buses from 10 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/29/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
$27
Friday 05/30
$27
Saturday 05/31
$19
Sunday 06/01
$19
Monday 06/02
$20
Tuesday 06/03
$19
Wednesday 06/04
$19
Thursday 06/05
$25
Friday 06/06
$19
Saturday 06/07
$19
Sunday 06/08
$20
Monday 06/09
$19
Tuesday 06/10
$19
Wednesday 06/11
$20
Thursday 06/12
$19
Friday 06/13
$19
Saturday 06/14
$19
Sunday 06/15
$19
Monday 06/16
$21
Tuesday 06/17
$21
Wednesday 06/18
$21
Thursday 06/19
$21
Friday 06/20
$21
Saturday 06/21

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $19, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Mthatha, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 11h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 5/28/2025

Luvalo Brothers Transport from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Luvalo Brothers Transport

Here you will find the key facts about the Luvalo Brothers Transport bus route Johannesburg to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 13h 15m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Last Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/28/2025

Delta Coaches from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Delta Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route Johannesburg to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 13h 55m
Earliest Bus 6:55 PM
Last Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 5/28/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Mthatha

Delta Coaches
Andrea hlazo , 2/1/2025
The bus is so not good and I won't recommend it to someone else as the service was bad ,the punctuality of time sucks 😭i had to also run after the bus even when it was the bus that was running late,a ... The bus is so not good and I won't recommend it to someone else as the service was bad ,the punctuality of time sucks 😭i had to also run after the bus even when it was the bus that was running late,and can you actually believe that the bus got stuck while we were in the middle of nowhere,so guys do yourself a favor and never book this bus especially if you are in a hurry

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Mthatha

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

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 Johannesburg to Mthatha? Compare all modes of transports from Johannesburg to Mthatha.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Mthatha bus

How much does a Johannesburg Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 13h 15m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 10 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $46. 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 Johannesburg to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 63 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha is offered by City to City and takes 11h 40m. 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 Johannesburg to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Johannesburg starts at 5:00 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 Johannesburg to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Mthatha starts at 8:00 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 Johannesburg Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Johannesburg and Mthatha?

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johannesburg 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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