Bus Mthatha to Somerset West - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

today

tomorrow

$27

Sunday

Monday

$29

Tuesday

Wednesday

$33

Thursday

$33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	20h 25m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:20 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	16h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Intercape	19h 10m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	18h 40m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:40 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Somerset West is $23 on 12/1/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Somerset West

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Mthatha to Somerset West. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Mthatha and Somerset West.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Mthatha to Somerset West, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Somerset West, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Somerset West

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 9 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Somerset West in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Somerset West starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	602.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Somerset West

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Mthatha for Somerset West: 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

$32

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$29

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$33

Thursday 12/11

$33

Friday 12/12

$32

Saturday 12/13

$33

Sunday 12/14

$33

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$33

Wednesday 12/17

$33

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$40

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$33

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$33

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$33

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

With a price starting from $27, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Somerset West. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Somerset West, with $27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Somerset West

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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West, 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 Somerset West are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Somerset West

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Shell Garage Station

BP Garage

Main RD

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Somerset West bus

How much does a Mthatha Somerset West bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 18h 55m to reach Somerset West. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Somerset West.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Somerset West bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Somerset West take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Somerset West is offered by Intercape and takes 16h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Somerset West?

The earliest bus arriving in Somerset West from Mthatha starts at 11:00 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 Somerset West?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Somerset West 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 Somerset West route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Somerset West, 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 Somerset West?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Somerset West

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