Bus Paarl to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$53

tomorrow

$45

Sunday

$53

Monday

$53

Tuesday

$50

Wednesday

$49

Thursday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 5m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 7:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Jobela Star	13h 10m	8:30 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	9:40 AM	Mthatha	Chatam St. & Sutherland St.	Economy	$57	A Bus from Jobela Star goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 8:30:00 PM to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Eagle Liner	14h 15m	6:05 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 6:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
APM	13h 50m	6:30 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	17h 10m	7:20 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Basic	$61	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 7:20:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 0m	8:10 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	12:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 8:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Badela	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 9:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 5m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 7:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 3:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Eagle Liner	14h 15m	6:05 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 6:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 5m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 7:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
APM	15h 50m	8:10 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 8:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Badela	14h 45m	8:00 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Eagle Liner	14h 15m	6:05 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 6:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
Intercape	20h 45m	7:10 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 7:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 5m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 7:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
APM	15h 50m	8:10 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Badela	14h 45m	8:00 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Intercape	19h 20m	3:00 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$71	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 3:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Eagle Liner	14h 15m	6:05 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 6:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 45m	7:10 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 7:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 5m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 7:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Badela	14h 45m	8:00 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Eagle Liner	14h 15m	6:05 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 6:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
APM	13h 35m	6:30 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	8:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 6:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 3:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	15h 20m	7:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	11:10 AM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$50	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 7:50:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 5m	7:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 7:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Badela	14h 45m	8:00 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Eagle Liner	18h 55m	6:50 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 6:50:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 0m	8:10 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	12:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:10:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Eagle Liner	14h 15m	6:05 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 6:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	14h 0m	8:15 PM	Paarl	Bus Stop	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Intercape	15h 10m	8:20 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:20:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Badela	14h 45m	8:00 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Chatam St. & Sutherland St.	Economy	$64	A Bus from Badela goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 PM to Chatam St. & Sutherland St., Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Paarl to Mthatha is $33 on 1/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Paarl and Mthatha

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 95 daily buses from Paarl to Mthatha. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 57 daily coaches between Paarl and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 424 buses from Paarl to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Paarl and Mthatha, with 80 offers.

Facts about the bus from Paarl to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner that travel 84 times every day by bus from Paarl to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paarl to Mthatha starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus	$33
Fastest Bus	9h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:10 AM
Latest Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	84 Ø
Distance	589.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner, APM, Intercity Xpress, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Badela and Jobela Star

Cheapest bus connections from Paarl to Mthatha

Every day, 84 buses from 8 bus companies leave Paarl for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$53

Saturday 12/13

$45

Sunday 12/14

$53

Monday 12/15

$53

Tuesday 12/16

$52

Wednesday 12/17

$50

Thursday 12/18

$47

Friday 12/19

$53

Saturday 12/20

$47

Sunday 12/21

$52

Monday 12/22

$52

Tuesday 12/23

$50

Wednesday 12/24

$43

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$44

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$44

Monday 12/29

$42

Tuesday 12/30

$44

Wednesday 12/31

$33

Thursday 01/01

$33

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Paarl to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $29, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Paarl to Mthatha. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paarl to Mthatha, with $45. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Paarl to Mthatha

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 Paarl to Mthatha 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 Paarl to Mthatha, 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 Paarl to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Paarl to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Paarl to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$49
Fastest Bus	14h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:10 AM
Last Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Connections	54 Ø
Found on	12/10/2025

Eagle Liner from Paarl to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$56
Fastest Bus	13h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:05 PM
Last Bus	6:50 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/10/2025

APM from Paarl to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$45
Fastest Bus	13h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:30 PM
Last Bus	8:10 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/10/2025

All bus stations and stops in Paarl and Mthatha

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

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paarl to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Paarl to Mthatha bus

How much does a Paarl Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $33 and takes 16h 0m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $171. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mthatha.

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

Every day, the Paarl to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 84 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Paarl to Mthatha is offered by Badela and takes 9h 30m. 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 Paarl to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Paarl starts at 7:10 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 Paarl to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Paarl for Mthatha starts at 8:50 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 Paarl Mthatha route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Paarl and Mthatha 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 Eagle Liner.

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

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

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 Paarl and to Mthatha

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