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

today

$22

tomorrow

Saturday

$28

Sunday

$25

Monday

$28

Tuesday

$34

Wednesday

$34

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 2:15:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	12h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 2:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Eagle Liner	10h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$53	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 2:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Eagle Liner	10h 10m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$53	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 2:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	13h 20m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$67	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 3:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	12h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Intercape	11h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Intercape	10h 40m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	12h 5m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:15 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 1:10:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:15 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 5m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:15 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 1:10:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercity Xpress	10h 0m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM to TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Intercity Xpress	9h 30m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	1:00 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:30:00 PM to TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Eagle Liner	10h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$33	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 25m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape	12h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Eagle Liner	10h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$53	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Eagle Liner	10h 10m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$53	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	13h 20m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$67	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 40m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	12h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:15 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	Basic	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM to TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	11h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Eagle Liner	10h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$42	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Eagle Liner	10h 10m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$42	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	11h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Intercape	10h 40m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	12h 25m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:40 AM	Welkom	EP Building	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Eagle Liner	10h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$42	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Eagle Liner	10h 10m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$42	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Welkom is $22 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Welkom

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity that travel 16 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Welkom in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Welkom starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	9h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	278.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Welkom

Every day, 16 buses from 4 bus companies leave Mthatha for Welkom: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 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

$22

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$28

Sunday 12/07

$25

Monday 12/08

$28

Tuesday 12/09

$35

Wednesday 12/10

$35

Thursday 12/11

$32

Friday 12/12

$28

Saturday 12/13

$34

Sunday 12/14

$34

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$34

Wednesday 12/17

$32

Thursday 12/18

$35

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$34

Sunday 12/21

$34

Monday 12/22

$32

Tuesday 12/23

$34

Wednesday 12/24

$32

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$32

Saturday 12/27

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Welkom

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 Welkom 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 Welkom, 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 Welkom are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Welkom

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Welkom

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

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	10h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Welkom

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

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	2:50 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Welkom

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Welkom

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Welkom bus

How much does a Mthatha Welkom bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 12h 25m to reach Welkom. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Welkom.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Welkom 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 Welkom take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Welkom is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 9h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Welkom?

The earliest bus arriving in Welkom from Mthatha starts at 12:45 PM. 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 Welkom?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Welkom starts at 4:00 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 Welkom route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Welkom, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner 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 Welkom?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Welkom 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, Eagle Liner and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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

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 Welkom

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