Bus Umzimkulu to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha

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

today

tomorrow

from $20

Tuesday

from $20

Wednesday

Thursday

from $20

Friday

Saturday

from $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

Intercape

4h 5m

0

3:55 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

8:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/7/2025 3:55:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Big Sky Intercity

4h 10m

0

12:40 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

4:50 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/7/2025 12:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/7/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
APM

4h 40m

0

2:50 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

7:30 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$25

A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/7/2025 2:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/7/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Delta Coaches

6h 0m

0

3:00 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$28

A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/7/2025 3:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/7/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Tree Coaches

7h 0m

0

2:20 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:20 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$30

A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/7/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/7/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

Intercape

4h 35m

0

3:55 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

8:30 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/8/2025 3:55:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Big Sky Intercity

4h 30m

0

12:40 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

5:10 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/8/2025 12:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/8/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM

4h 40m

0

2:50 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

7:30 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$25

A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/8/2025 2:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/8/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Delta Coaches

6h 0m

0

3:00 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$28

A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/8/2025 3:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/8/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Tree Coaches

7h 0m

0

2:20 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:20 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$30

A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/8/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/8/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

Intercape

4h 5m

0

3:55 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

8:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/10/2025 3:55:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Big Sky Intercity

4h 10m

0

12:40 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

4:50 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/10/2025 12:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/10/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
APM

4h 25m

0

2:50 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

7:15 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$25

A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/10/2025 2:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Delta Coaches

6h 0m

0

3:00 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$28

A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/10/2025 3:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/10/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Tree Coaches

7h 0m

0

2:20 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:20 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$30

A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/10/2025 2:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/10/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

Intercape

4h 5m

0

3:55 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

8:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$20

A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/12/2025 3:55:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/12/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Big Sky Intercity

4h 30m

0

12:40 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

5:10 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/12/2025 12:40:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/12/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
APM

4h 25m

0

2:50 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

7:15 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$26

A Bus from APM goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/12/2025 2:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/12/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Delta Coaches

6h 0m

0

3:00 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:00 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$28

A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/12/2025 3:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/12/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Big Tree Coaches

4h 50m

0

4:30 AM

Umzimkulu
Bus Station

9:20 AM

Mthatha
Station

0

Economy

$30

A Bus from Big Tree Coaches goes from Bus Station, Umzimkulu (South Africa) at 7/12/2025 4:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/12/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Umzimkulu and Mthatha

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Umzimkulu to Mthatha. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Umzimkulu and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 64 buses from Umzimkulu to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Umzimkulu and Mthatha, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM that travel 22 times every day by bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Umzimkulu to Mthatha starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:40 AM
Latest Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	113.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, APM, Delta Coaches, Big Tree Coaches and Citiliner

Cheapest bus connections from Umzimkulu to Mthatha

Every day, 22 buses from 6 bus companies leave Umzimkulu for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/06/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/06

Monday 07/07

$20

Tuesday 07/08

$20

Wednesday 07/09

Thursday 07/10

$20

Friday 07/11

Saturday 07/12

$20

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

$20

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

Thursday 07/17

Friday 07/18

Saturday 07/19

Sunday 07/20

Monday 07/21

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

Thursday 07/24

Friday 07/25

Saturday 07/26

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

The cheapest time to travel from Umzimkulu to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Umzimkulu to Mthatha, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

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

All bus stations and stops in Umzimkulu and Mthatha

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

Bus Station

Total Garage

R56

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 Umzimkulu to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Umzimkulu to Mthatha bus

How much does a Umzimkulu 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 4h 5m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $58. 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 Umzimkulu to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Umzimkulu to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha is offered by Intercape and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Umzimkulu starts at 12:40 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 Umzimkulu to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Umzimkulu for Mthatha starts at 7:35 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 Umzimkulu Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Umzimkulu to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and APM. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Umzimkulu and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Umzimkulu 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 APM.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Umzimkulu and to Mthatha

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