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

today

$31

tomorrow

$31

Friday

$44

Saturday

$33

Sunday

Monday

$37

Tuesday

$31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 5m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Intercape	19h 45m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 11:20:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Intercape	20h 20m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	11:20 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Intercape	19h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 5m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Intercape	19h 45m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 11:20:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 55m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$41	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 25m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$41	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
APM	18h 40m	4:45 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:25 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 5m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Intercape	19h 45m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	20h 55m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 10:55:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Intercape	20h 25m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:25:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Intercape	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 5m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Intercape	19h 45m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:30:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 55m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 25m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:50 PM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 5m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:00:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Intercape	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Intercape	19h 45m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:20:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	19h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 12:00:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	15h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:50 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 2:00:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 5m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 11:00:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Intercape	19h 45m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 11:20:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 11:30:00 AM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Intercape	19h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:10 AM	Stellenbosch	Merriman Laan	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 12:00:00 PM to Merriman Laan, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Intercape	15h 50m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:50 AM	Stellenbosch	Bus Stop	Basic	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/3/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Stellenbosch (South Africa) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch is $31 on 1/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Stellenbosch

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Mthatha to Stellenbosch. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Mthatha and Stellenbosch.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 51 buses from Mthatha to Stellenbosch, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Stellenbosch, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 16 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Stellenbosch starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	15h 20m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	598.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

Every day, 16 buses from 3 bus companies leave Mthatha for Stellenbosch: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$31

Thursday 01/29

$31

Friday 01/30

$44

Saturday 01/31

$40

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$37

Tuesday 02/03

$31

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

$37

Friday 02/06

$34

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$34

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$34

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$34

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

$31

Sunday 02/15

$31

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

$31

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$31

Friday 02/20

$37

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

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

With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Stellenbosch, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

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 Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch, 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 Stellenbosch are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

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

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	15h 20m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	1/27/2026

Big Sky Intercity from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Mthatha to Stellenbosch:

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	20h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:55 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	1/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Stellenbosch

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Stop

Merriman Ave 42

Merriman Laan

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Stellenbosch bus

How much does a Mthatha Stellenbosch bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 20h 5m to reach Stellenbosch. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $103. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Stellenbosch.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Stellenbosch bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch is offered by Intercape and takes 15h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch?

The earliest bus arriving in Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM. 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 Stellenbosch?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Stellenbosch 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, Big Sky Intercity and APM.

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

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

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

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 Stellenbosch

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