Bus Mthatha to Swellendam - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Swellendam from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today

$39

tomorrow

$24

Thursday

$33

Friday

$24

Saturday

$31

Sunday

Monday

$31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Eagle Liner	15h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
APM	15h 55m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
APM	15h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/28/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Intercity Xpress	16h 5m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:20 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 40m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 PM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
City to City	16h 10m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/28/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/29/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 10m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 40m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Basic	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
City to City	16h 10m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercity Xpress	16h 5m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:20 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercity Xpress	15h 35m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:20 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 1:45:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
City to City	16h 10m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
APM	15h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$62	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 1/31/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	16h 10m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:55 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
APM	15h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:20:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 12:30:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	17h 10m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:35 PM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Basic	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 1/31/2026 11:25:00 PM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 55m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
APM	15h 35m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Eagle Liner	15h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Eagle Liner	15h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Swellendam	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Intercape	15h 50m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:10 AM	Swellendam	Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 2/2/2026 11:20:00 AM to Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark, Swellendam (South Africa) arriving at 2/3/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Swellendam is $24 on 1/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Swellendam

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 46 daily buses from Mthatha to Swellendam. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Mthatha and Swellendam.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 107 buses from Mthatha to Swellendam, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Swellendam, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Swellendam

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 36 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Swellendam in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Swellendam starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	14h 35m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	36 Ø
Distance	512.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Swellendam

Every day, 36 buses from 6 bus companies leave Mthatha for Swellendam: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

$39

Wednesday 01/28

$33

Thursday 01/29

$33

Friday 01/30

$24

Saturday 01/31

$31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

$31

Tuesday 02/03

$33

Wednesday 02/04

$31

Thursday 02/05

$32

Friday 02/06

$33

Saturday 02/07

$24

Sunday 02/08

$36

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$36

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$24

Friday 02/13

$30

Saturday 02/14

$33

Sunday 02/15

$33

Monday 02/16

$24

Tuesday 02/17

$33

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$33

Friday 02/20

$38

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Swellendam

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

With a price starting from $24, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Swellendam. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Swellendam, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Swellendam

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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam, 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 Swellendam are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Swellendam

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Swellendam

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

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	15h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	1/26/2026

APM from Mthatha to Swellendam

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Mthatha to Swellendam:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	14h 35m
Earliest Bus	11:40 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	1/26/2026

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Swellendam

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Mthatha to Swellendam:

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	15h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Last Bus	12:45 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	1/26/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Swellendam

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark

Voortrekker Street 91

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Swellendam

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Swellendam bus

How much does a Mthatha Swellendam bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 15h 45m to reach Swellendam. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Swellendam.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Swellendam bus route is served by approximately 36 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Swellendam is offered by APM and takes 14h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Swellendam?

The earliest bus arriving in Swellendam 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 Swellendam?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Swellendam starts at 11:50 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 Swellendam route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Swellendam, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner. 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 Swellendam?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Swellendam 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, APM and Eagle Liner.

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

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

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 Swellendam

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