Bus Mthatha to Mount Frere: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere

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

today

$18

tomorrow

$16

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

$16

Friday

$15

Saturday

$15

Sunday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	2h 30m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:30 PM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 11:00:00 AM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 50m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 6:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
APM	1h 25m	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 12:25:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 35m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:55 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 2:20:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	2h 5m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:35 PM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 5:30:00 PM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
APM	1h 25m	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 12:25:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
City to City	1h 35m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:55 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 2:20:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercape	1h 30m	1:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:20 AM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 1:50:00 AM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	1h 25m	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 12:25:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 35m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:55 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 2:20:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Intercape	1h 30m	1:50 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:20 AM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 1:50:00 AM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	1h 25m	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 12:25:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
City to City	1h 35m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:55 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 2:20:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercape	2h 25m	9:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:10 PM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
APM	2h 0m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:00 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
City to City	1h 35m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:55 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercape	2h 25m	9:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:10 PM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
APM	2h 0m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:00 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	2h 0m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 1:05:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
City to City	1h 35m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:55 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercape	2h 25m	9:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	12:10 PM	Mount Frere	Steady Service Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Steady Service Station, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
APM	2h 0m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:00 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Eagle Liner	1h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 PM	Mount Frere	Main Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Main Street, Mount Frere (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere is $15 on 4/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Mount Frere

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 60 daily buses from Mthatha to Mount Frere. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 43 daily coaches between Mthatha and Mount Frere.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 170 buses from Mthatha to Mount Frere, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Mount Frere, with 51 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 52 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Mount Frere starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	52 Ø
Distance	49.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, APM, City to City, Eagle Liner, Citiliner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Mount Frere

Every day, 52 buses from 8 bus companies leave Mthatha for Mount Frere: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$21

Tuesday 04/21

$16

Wednesday 04/22

$15

Thursday 04/23

$16

Friday 04/24

$15

Saturday 04/25

$23

Sunday 04/26

$23

Monday 04/27

$23

Tuesday 04/28

$21

Wednesday 04/29

$21

Thursday 04/30

$21

Friday 05/01

$23

Saturday 05/02

$21

Sunday 05/03

$21

Monday 05/04

$20

Tuesday 05/05

$20

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$20

Saturday 05/09

$20

Sunday 05/10

$16

Monday 05/11

$20

Tuesday 05/12

$20

Wednesday 05/13

$16

Thursday 05/14

$21

Friday 05/15

$18

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Mount Frere

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

With a price starting from $15, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Mount Frere, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Mount Frere

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 Mount Frere 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 Mount Frere, 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 Mount Frere are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Mount Frere

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Main Street

Main Street 14

Steady Service Station

Main St 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Mount Frere bus

How much does a Mthatha Mount Frere bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 2h 0m to reach Mount Frere. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mount Frere.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Mount Frere bus route is served by approximately 52 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Mount Frere take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere is offered by Big Sky Intercity and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere?

The earliest bus arriving in Mount Frere 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 Mount Frere?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Mount Frere 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 Mount Frere route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere, 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 Mount Frere?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Mount Frere

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