Bus Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

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

today

tomorrow

$67

Sunday

$40

Monday

$36

Tuesday

$40

Wednesday

$43

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	11h 10m	2:30 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	1:40 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Intercape	11h 40m	2:30 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	2:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Intercape	11h 35m	3:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	2:40 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Intercape	11h 50m	3:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	2:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	12h 35m	3:05 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	3:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$70	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	11h 40m	2:20 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
APM	11h 20m	9:35 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	8:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 9:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Eagle Liner	11h 35m	2:10 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Intercity Xpress	10h 35m	2:15 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	11h 50m	3:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	2:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	12h 35m	3:05 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	3:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
City to City	11h 40m	2:20 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Intercape	11h 10m	2:30 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
APM	10h 25m	11:15 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	9:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Eagle Liner	11h 35m	2:10 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	11h 40m	2:20 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
APM	11h 20m	9:35 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	8:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 9:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Eagle Liner	11h 15m	2:10 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Intercity Xpress	10h 50m	2:15 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Intercape	11h 10m	2:30 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	12h 5m	2:20 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	2:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 50m	3:05 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Shell Bus Station	2:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	Basic	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 3:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
APM	11h 20m	9:35 PM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	8:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 9:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Intercity Xpress	10h 50m	2:15 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Eagle Liner	11h 35m	2:10 AM	Plettenberg Bay	Bus Station	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha is $34 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plettenberg Bay and Mthatha

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily buses from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Plettenberg Bay and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 67 buses from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plettenberg Bay and Mthatha, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 23 times every day by bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	23 Ø
Distance	357.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, APM and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

Every day, 23 buses from 6 bus companies leave Plettenberg Bay for Mthatha: 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

$67

Sunday 12/07

$40

Monday 12/08

$53

Tuesday 12/09

$40

Wednesday 12/10

$43

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$56

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$42

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$41

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$54

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $36, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $67.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha, with $36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

City to City from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:20 AM
Last Bus	2:20 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Big Sky Intercity from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	12h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:05 PM
Last Bus	3:05 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Plettenberg Bay and Mthatha

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

Bus Station

Gibb Street

Shell Bus Station

Marine Way 1

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha? Compare all modes of transports from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha bus

How much does a Plettenberg Bay Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 12h 35m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $101. 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 Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha 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 Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha is offered by APM and takes 10h 25m. 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 Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Plettenberg Bay starts at 2:30 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 Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Plettenberg Bay for Mthatha starts at 11:15 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 Plettenberg Bay Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plettenberg Bay and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Plettenberg Bay 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay and to Mthatha

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