Bus Mthatha to Durban: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Durban

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

today

$22

tomorrow

$26

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

$26

Friday

$22

Saturday

$26

Sunday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	1:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	7h 45m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:45 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 55m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:55 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 2:00:00 PM to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
APM	7h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/4/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/4/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	6h 35m	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 PM	Durban	Durban Beach Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 12:25:00 PM to Durban Beach Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	7h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 45m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:45 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 55m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:55 PM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 2:00:00 PM to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/5/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/5/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/6/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/6/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	1:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/6/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/6/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 55m	1:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/6/2026 1:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/6/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:00 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/6/2026 1:50:00 AM to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/6/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
APM	6h 35m	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 PM	Durban	Durban Beach Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/6/2026 12:25:00 PM to Durban Beach Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 10m	3:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:55 AM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/7/2026 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/7/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 30m	3:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/7/2026 3:45:00 AM to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/7/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
APM	7h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/7/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	7h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/7/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/7/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/8/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Intercity Xpress	7h 5m	1:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/8/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
APM	7h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/8/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
APM	7h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/8/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 10m	3:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:55 AM	Durban	Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/8/2026 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 30m	3:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:15 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/9/2026 3:45:00 AM to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Intercape	7h 10m	3:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:55 AM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/9/2026 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
APM	7h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	7h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/9/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	1:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:45 AM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/10/2026 1:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:00 AM	Durban	O.R Tambo Parade	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/10/2026 1:50:00 AM to O.R Tambo Parade, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/10/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
APM	7h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
APM	7h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:25 PM	Durban	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/10/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Durban (South Africa) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Durban is $22 on 5/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Durban

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 68 daily buses from Mthatha to Durban. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 50 daily coaches between Mthatha and Durban.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 214 buses from Mthatha to Durban, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Durban, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Durban

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 58 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Durban in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Durban starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	58 Ø
Distance	179.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity and APM

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Durban

Every day, 58 buses from 4 bus companies leave Mthatha for Durban: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

$22

Tuesday 05/05

$27

Wednesday 05/06

$22

Thursday 05/07

$26

Friday 05/08

$22

Saturday 05/09

$26

Sunday 05/10

$26

Monday 05/11

$29

Tuesday 05/12

$28

Wednesday 05/13

$28

Thursday 05/14

$26

Friday 05/15

$27

Saturday 05/16

$26

Sunday 05/17

$28

Monday 05/18

$33

Tuesday 05/19

$26

Wednesday 05/20

$26

Thursday 05/21

$24

Friday 05/22

$29

Saturday 05/23

$29

Sunday 05/24

$26

Monday 05/25

$29

Tuesday 05/26

$28

Wednesday 05/27

$29

Thursday 05/28

$28

Friday 05/29

$26

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Durban

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

With a price starting from $22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Durban. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Durban, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Durban

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 Durban 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 Durban, 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 Durban are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Durban

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Durban

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	2:15 PM
Daily Connections	38 Ø
Found on	5/3/2026

Intercity Xpress from Mthatha to Durban

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Mthatha to Durban:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:55 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	5/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Durban

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Station

Masabalala Yengwa Ave 65

O.R Tambo Parade

Marine Parade 85

Gateway

Pavallian Hotel

ICC

Bram Fischer Rd 45

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Durban

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Durban bus

How much does a Mthatha Durban bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 7h 20m to reach Durban. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Durban.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Durban bus route is served by approximately 58 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Durban is offered by Big Sky Intercity and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Durban?

The earliest bus arriving in Durban from Mthatha starts at 1:50 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 Mthatha to Durban?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Durban starts at 11:25 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 Durban route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Durban, 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 Mthatha and Durban?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Mthatha to Durban?

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

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 Mthatha and to Durban

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