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Compare all timetables for the bus from Pretoria to Mthatha

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

today
from $20
tomorrow
from $20
Sunday
from $28
Monday
from $28
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $22
Thursday
from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 14h 40m 7:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:40 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $20
Intercape 14h 30m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 8:00 AM Mthatha Station  Basic $23
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $23
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $23
Eagle Liner 14h 25m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:25 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 14h 40m 7:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:40 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $20
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $23
Eagle Liner 14h 50m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $24
Intercity Xpress 14h 25m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:25 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $24
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 13h 50m 3:20 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 5:10 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $28
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $28
Big Sky Intercity 13h 30m 3:20 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 4:50 AM Mthatha Station  Basic $29
APM 14h 40m 7:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:40 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $29
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Pretoria to Mthatha via Johannesburg, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      18h 35m
      0
      12:40 PM
      Pretoria
      Bosman Bus Station
      12:25 PM
      Johannesburg
      Baragwanath
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $6
    • Waiting Time 5h 35m
    • Computicket
      13h 15m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Johannesburg
      Park Station
      7:15 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 19h 5m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 11:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $28
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $28
Eagle Liner 14h 25m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:25 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $29
APM 14h 40m 7:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:40 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $29
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Pretoria to Mthatha via Johannesburg, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Computicket
      18h 35m
      0
      12:40 PM
      Pretoria
      Bosman Bus Station
      12:25 PM
      Johannesburg
      Baragwanath
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $6
    • Waiting Time 5h 35m
    • Computicket
      13h 15m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Johannesburg
      Park Station
      7:15 AM
      Mthatha
      Station
      0
      Computicket
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 14h 0m 6:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 8:30 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $21
Intercape 18h 45m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 10:45 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $28
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $28
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 14h 50m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 14h 0m 6:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 8:30 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $22
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $23
Intercape 19h 5m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 11:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $28
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 14h 50m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 13h 50m 3:20 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 5:10 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $26
Delta Coaches 16h 0m 5:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  First Class $28
Big Sky Intercity 13h 30m 3:20 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 4:50 AM Mthatha Station  Basic $31
Citiliner 14h 20m 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $31
Eagle Liner 14h 50m 4:00 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station 6:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $35

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pretoria to Mthatha is $20 on 8/23/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Pretoria and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Pretoria and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 40 daily buses from Pretoria to Mthatha. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Pretoria and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 180 buses from Pretoria to Mthatha, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Pretoria and Mthatha, with 38 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pretoria to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 31 times every day by bus from Pretoria to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pretoria to Mthatha starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Bus 4:00 PM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 31 Ø
Distance 405.5 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner, Big Sky Intercity and Big Tree Coaches

Cheapest bus connections from Pretoria to Mthatha

Every day, 31 buses from 8 bus companies leave Pretoria for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
Thursday 08/21
Friday 08/22
$20
Saturday 08/23
$20
Sunday 08/24
$28
Monday 08/25
$28
Tuesday 08/26
$28
Wednesday 08/27
$22
Thursday 08/28
$26
Friday 08/29
$22
Saturday 08/30
$23
Sunday 08/31
$22
Monday 09/01
$28
Tuesday 09/02
$28
Wednesday 09/03
$28
Thursday 09/04
$28
Friday 09/05
$26
Saturday 09/06
$28
Sunday 09/07
$26
Monday 09/08
$28
Tuesday 09/09
$28
Wednesday 09/10
$28
Thursday 09/11
$28
Friday 09/12
Saturday 09/13

The cheapest time to travel from Pretoria to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pretoria to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pretoria to Mthatha. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pretoria to Mthatha, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pretoria to Mthatha

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

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Pretoria - Mthatha

Citiliner
Luntu, 12/24/2024
Pathetic service, the driver Mr Siwela was unprofessional and very rude, he made me pay for small box and transfer to his own account, he left me and others including babies in Montrose I had to run t ... Pathetic service, the driver Mr Siwela was unprofessional and very rude, he made me pay for small box and transfer to his own account, he left me and others including babies in Montrose I had to run to catch the bus and I lost my phone while I was running, he did not allow us to use rest rooms, this guy mistreated even elderly people . I was not expecting this service for the amount i paid . DO NOT BOOK THIS BUS

All bus stations and stops in Pretoria and Mthatha

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pretoria to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Pretoria to Mthatha bus

How much does a Pretoria Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 14h 40m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $50. 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 Pretoria to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Pretoria to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 31 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pretoria to Mthatha is offered by Intercape and takes 13h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pretoria to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Pretoria starts at 4:00 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 Pretoria to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Pretoria for Mthatha starts at 6:30 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 Pretoria Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Pretoria to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Pretoria and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Pretoria 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, APM and Eagle Liner.

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

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Pretoria and to Mthatha

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

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