Bus Mthatha to Alice: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Alice

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Alice from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$23

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$27

Friday

$27

Saturday

$27

Sunday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	6h 40m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 12:45:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
	Intercape	6h 10m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:25 PM	Alice	Hotel Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 1:15:00 PM to Hotel Bus Station, Alice (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Alice is $23 on 4/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Alice

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 5 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Alice in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Alice starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Latest Bus	1:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	141.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Alice

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Mthatha for Alice: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$28

Tuesday 04/28

$23

Wednesday 04/29

$24

Thursday 04/30

$27

Friday 05/01

$27

Saturday 05/02

$28

Sunday 05/03

$27

Monday 05/04

$27

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$25

Saturday 05/09

$25

Sunday 05/10

$27

Monday 05/11

$25

Tuesday 05/12

$25

Wednesday 05/13

$25

Thursday 05/14

$28

Friday 05/15

$28

Saturday 05/16

$30

Sunday 05/17

$29

Monday 05/18

$28

Tuesday 05/19

$28

Wednesday 05/20

$30

Thursday 05/21

$28

Friday 05/22

$27

Saturday 05/23

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Alice

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 Mthatha to Alice 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 Mthatha to Alice, 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 Mthatha to Alice are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Alice

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Hotel Bus Station

McNab Drive 792

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Alice

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Alice bus

How much does a Mthatha Alice bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 6h 40m to reach Alice. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $32. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Alice.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Alice bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Alice is offered by Intercape and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Alice?

The earliest bus arriving in Alice from Mthatha starts at 12:45 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 Mthatha to Alice?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Alice starts at 1:15 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 Mthatha Alice route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Alice?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Alice 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.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Alice 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 Mthatha Alice 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 Mthatha Alice 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 Mthatha to Alice on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Alice

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