Bus Mthatha to Carletonville: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

today

tomorrow

$35

Sunday

Monday

$35

Tuesday

$57

Wednesday

$42

Thursday

$42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Big Sky Intercity	15h 15m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:15 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$57	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Big Sky Intercity	14h 55m	6:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:15 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$57	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:20:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Mthatha to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  18h 5m
  
  0
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
- Computicket
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Mthatha to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  18h 5m
  
  0
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
- Computicket
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	16h 45m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
	Intercape	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:00 AM	Carletonville	Engen N12 Convenience Centre		Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Mthatha to Carletonville via Johannesburg, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  18h 5m
  
  0
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Mthatha
  Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
- Computicket
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Carletonville
  Engen N12 Convenience Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Engen N12 Convenience Centre, Carletonville (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Carletonville is $29 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Carletonville

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Mthatha to Carletonville. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Mthatha and Carletonville.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Mthatha to Carletonville, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Carletonville, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Carletonville

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 2 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Carletonville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Carletonville starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	14h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:15 PM
Latest Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	368.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Carletonville

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Mthatha for Carletonville: 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

Saturday 12/06

$35

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$35

Tuesday 12/09

$57

Wednesday 12/10

$42

Thursday 12/11

$42

Friday 12/12

$35

Saturday 12/13

$33

Sunday 12/14

$42

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$42

Wednesday 12/17

$42

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$68

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$42

Tuesday 12/23

$57

Wednesday 12/24

$42

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$42

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

With a price starting from $33, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Carletonville. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Carletonville, with $35. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Carletonville

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 Carletonville 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 Carletonville, 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 Carletonville are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

Cheapest Price	$35
Fastest Bus	16h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:15 PM
Last Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Carletonville

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Engen N12 Convenience Centre

N12/R500

Caltex Garage

Fluorspar St 5

Total Garage

Osmium St 13

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Carletonville

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Carletonville bus

How much does a Mthatha Carletonville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 16h 45m to reach Carletonville. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Carletonville.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Carletonville bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Carletonville is offered by Big Sky Intercity and takes 14h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $57. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Carletonville?

The earliest bus arriving in Carletonville from Mthatha starts at 2:15 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 Carletonville?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Carletonville starts at 2:30 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 Mthatha Carletonville route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Carletonville 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 and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Carletonville

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