Bus Mthatha to Umzimkulu - Compare all Companies

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

today

tomorrow

$20

Sunday

$21

Monday

$30

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 40m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	4h 20m	6:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:20:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 40m	7:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	5h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:55 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	5h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:55 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:05 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
APM	5h 10m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercity Xpress	5h 15m	3:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Delta Coaches	5h 50m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	5h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:55 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:55 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercape	4h 40m	7:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercape	5h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:55 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Intercape	4h 20m	7:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	11:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 7:20:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Intercape	4h 40m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:05 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
APM	5h 10m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercape	5h 55m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:55 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	4h 40m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Intercity Xpress	5h 15m	3:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 5m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:05 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	4h 40m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Total Garage	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Total Garage, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
APM	5h 10m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Intercity Xpress	5h 15m	3:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Delta Coaches	5h 50m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:40 PM	Umzimkulu	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu is $20 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Umzimkulu

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Mthatha to Umzimkulu. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Mthatha and Umzimkulu.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 49 buses from Mthatha to Umzimkulu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Umzimkulu, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 23 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Umzimkulu starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	23 Ø
Distance	113.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

Every day, 23 buses from 8 bus companies leave Mthatha for Umzimkulu: 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

$25

Sunday 12/07

$21

Monday 12/08

$30

Tuesday 12/09

$21

Wednesday 12/10

$21

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$22

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

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

With a price starting from $20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Umzimkulu, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

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 Umzimkulu 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 Umzimkulu, 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 Umzimkulu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Umzimkulu

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Station

Total Garage

R56

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Umzimkulu bus

How much does a Mthatha Umzimkulu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 40m to reach Umzimkulu. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Umzimkulu.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Umzimkulu bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu is offered by Intercape and takes 3h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu?

The earliest bus arriving in Umzimkulu 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 Umzimkulu?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Umzimkulu starts at 7:20 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 Umzimkulu route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Umzimkulu, 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 Umzimkulu?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Umzimkulu

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