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Compare all timetables for the bus from Swellendam to Mthatha

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

today
$35
tomorrow
$34
Wednesday
$34
Thursday
$35
Friday
$35
Saturday
$35
Sunday
$35

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 5m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:20 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $35
APM 16h 20m 7:35 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 11:55 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $48
City to City 16h 30m 9:30 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 2:00 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $49
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 9:40 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 12:50 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $64
Eagle Liner 15h 55m 9:50 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 1:45 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 5m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:20 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $34
APM 16h 20m 7:35 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 11:55 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $48
City to City 16h 55m 9:30 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 2:25 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $49
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 9:40 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 12:50 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $64
Eagle Liner 15h 55m 9:50 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 1:45 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 5m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:20 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $34
APM 16h 20m 7:35 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 11:55 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $48
City to City 16h 30m 9:30 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 2:00 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $49
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 9:40 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 12:50 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $64
Eagle Liner 15h 35m 9:50 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 1:25 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 5m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:20 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $35
APM 16h 20m 7:35 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 11:55 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $48
City to City 16h 55m 9:30 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 2:25 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $49
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 9:40 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 12:50 PM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $63
Eagle Liner 15h 35m 9:50 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 1:25 PM Mthatha Tembuland Gas Station  Economy $78

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 30m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $35
APM 17h 10m 6:25 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 11:35 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $44
City to City 16h 30m 9:30 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 2:00 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $49
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 9:40 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 12:50 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $64
Eagle Liner 15h 55m 9:50 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 1:45 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 5m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:20 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $35
Intercape 15h 30m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $35
Intercape 16h 0m 11:40 AM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 3:40 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $41
Intercape 15h 40m 10:00 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 1:40 PM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $41
Intercape 16h 15m 11:40 AM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 3:55 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $41

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 30m 7:15 PM Swellendam Swellengrebel Hotel / Groentemark 10:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $35
City to City 16h 30m 9:30 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 2:00 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $39
APM 17h 10m 6:25 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 11:35 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $44
Intercity Xpress 15h 10m 9:40 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 12:50 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $64
Eagle Liner 15h 55m 9:50 PM Swellendam Bus Stop 1:45 PM Mthatha Station  Economy $79

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Swellendam to Mthatha is $34 on 4/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Swellendam and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Swellendam and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Swellendam to Mthatha. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Swellendam and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 133 buses from Swellendam to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Swellendam and Mthatha, with 56 offers.

Facts about the bus from Swellendam to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 27 times every day by bus from Swellendam to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swellendam to Mthatha starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus $34
Fastest Bus 15h 5m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 27 Ø
Distance 512.8 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, City to City and APM

Cheapest bus connections from Swellendam to Mthatha

Every day, 27 buses from 6 bus companies leave Swellendam for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
$37
Tuesday 04/28
$35
Wednesday 04/29
$34
Thursday 04/30
$36
Friday 05/01
$37
Saturday 05/02
$35
Sunday 05/03
$35
Monday 05/04
$34
Tuesday 05/05
$34
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$34
Saturday 05/09
$35
Sunday 05/10
$34
Monday 05/11
$35
Tuesday 05/12
$35
Wednesday 05/13
$36
Thursday 05/14
$36
Friday 05/15
$35
Saturday 05/16
$38
Sunday 05/17
$36
Monday 05/18
$36
Tuesday 05/19
$36
Wednesday 05/20
$37
Thursday 05/21
$40
Friday 05/22
$40
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Swellendam to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Swellendam to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $34, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Swellendam to Mthatha. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swellendam to Mthatha, with $34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

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

Beloved bus companies from Swellendam to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Swellendam to Mthatha

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $34
Fastest Bus 15h 5m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Last Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 4/3/2026

APM from Swellendam to Mthatha

APM

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

Cheapest Price $44
Fastest Bus 16h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:35 PM
Last Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 4/2/2026

Intercity Xpress from Swellendam to Mthatha

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Swellendam to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $63
Fastest Bus 15h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:40 PM
Last Bus 9:40 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 4/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Swellendam and Mthatha

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swellendam to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Swellendam to Mthatha bus

How much does a Swellendam 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 15h 5m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $79. 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 Swellendam to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Swellendam to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 27 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Swellendam to Mthatha is offered by Intercape and takes 15h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swellendam to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Swellendam starts at 10:15 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 Swellendam to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Swellendam for Mthatha starts at 10:10 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 Swellendam Mthatha route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Swellendam 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 Intercity Xpress.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Swellendam to Mthatha?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 27 daily trips between Swellendam and Mthatha. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Swellendam to Mthatha?

Prices and availability for 27 trips between Swellendam and Mthatha change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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