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Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.
today
from $16
tomorrow
from $18
Monday
from $17
Tuesday
from $17
Wednesday
from $17
Thursday
from $19
Friday
from $18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    7h 45m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Railway Station
    3:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    3:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $18
  • City to City
    8h 15m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercape
    8h 30m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Railway Station
    3:55 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $18
  • APM
    9h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    7h 45m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercape
    7h 55m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    3:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    3:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    7h 45m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 30m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercape
    8h 10m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    3:55 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $18
  • Big Sky Intercity
    8h 15m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    3:40 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    7h 45m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $18
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercape
    8h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $19
  • APM
    9h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 30m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    1:45 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $19
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    2:55 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $19
  • City to City
    8h 15m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    1:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    9h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 15m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $18
  • APM
    9h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    8h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Engen
    2:55 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Port Elizabeth
    Eldo House
    11:50 PM
    Mthatha
    Shell Ultra City
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $24
  • Eagle Liner
    8h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Port Elizabeth
    Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Mthatha
    Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $29

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 78 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 61 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 162 buses from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha, with 68 offers.

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 74 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 74 Ø
Distance 246.8 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, APM and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Every day, 74 buses from 6 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/31/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
$19
Sunday 06/01
$18
Monday 06/02
$17
Tuesday 06/03
$17
Wednesday 06/04
$17
Thursday 06/05
$19
Friday 06/06
$18
Saturday 06/07
$18
Sunday 06/08
$17
Monday 06/09
$17
Tuesday 06/10
$17
Wednesday 06/11
$17
Thursday 06/12
$17
Friday 06/13
$18
Saturday 06/14
$18
Sunday 06/15
$17
Monday 06/16
$18
Tuesday 06/17
$17
Wednesday 06/18
$17
Thursday 06/19
$17
Friday 06/20
$17
Saturday 06/21

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

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

Eagle Liner from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Eagle Liner

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

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:15 AM
Last Bus 6:00 AM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 5/31/2025

City to City from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Port Elizabeth to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 7h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Last Bus 6:15 AM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/31/2025

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 7h 40m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 37 Ø
Found on 5/31/2025

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Mthatha

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

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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha? Compare all modes of transports from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Mthatha bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 50m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $65. 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 74 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is offered by APM and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Port Elizabeth starts at 1:00 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 Port Elizabeth to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Mthatha starts at 7:55 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 Port Elizabeth Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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 Port Elizabeth and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth 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, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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