Bus Welkom to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$53

tomorrow

$35

Sunday

$43

Monday

$43

Tuesday

$43

Wednesday

$43

Thursday

$43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 25m	10:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	9:15 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 10:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Intercape	10h 40m	10:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	9:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 10:50:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Eagle Liner	11h 5m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Eagle Liner	10h 50m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Intercape	10h 55m	11:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 11:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	9h 35m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercity Xpress	10h 15m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Eagle Liner	10h 50m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Eagle Liner	11h 5m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Intercape	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/13/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 15m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Intercity Xpress	9h 35m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Citiliner	11h 50m	10:25 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 10:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Intercape	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Intercape	12h 5m	11:00 PM	Welkom	EP Building	11:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	9h 35m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intercity Xpress	10h 15m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Eagle Liner	11h 5m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Eagle Liner	10h 50m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Intercape	10h 40m	10:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	9:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/15/2025 10:50:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 11:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Intercape	12h 5m	11:00 PM	Welkom	EP Building	11:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	10h 50m	11:55 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 11:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Eagle Liner	11h 5m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Eagle Liner	10h 50m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/16/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 5m	11:00 PM	Welkom	EP Building	11:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 11:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Intercape	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 11:00:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Intercape	11h 5m	11:55 PM	Welkom	EP Building	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 11:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Intercape	10h 50m	11:55 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 11:55:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Intercape	10h 40m	10:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	9:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 10:50:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 15m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Intercity Xpress	9h 35m	12:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	10:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 12:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Eagle Liner	10h 50m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Eagle Liner	11h 5m	8:15 PM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	7:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Intercape	10h 55m	11:50 PM	Welkom	EP Building	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Welkom to Mthatha is $21 on 12/29/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Welkom and Mthatha

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Welkom to Mthatha. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Welkom and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 127 buses from Welkom to Mthatha, while Night sees the fewest connections between Welkom and Mthatha, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Welkom to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 19 times every day by bus from Welkom to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Welkom to Mthatha starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	9h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	278.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and Citiliner

Cheapest bus connections from Welkom to Mthatha

Every day, 19 buses from 4 bus companies leave Welkom for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$43

Saturday 12/13

$65

Sunday 12/14

$43

Monday 12/15

$43

Tuesday 12/16

$43

Wednesday 12/17

$43

Thursday 12/18

$43

Friday 12/19

$43

Saturday 12/20

$52

Sunday 12/21

$36

Monday 12/22

$43

Tuesday 12/23

$43

Wednesday 12/24

$39

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$34

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$34

Monday 12/29

$21

Tuesday 12/30

$34

Wednesday 12/31

$21

Thursday 01/01

$29

Friday 01/02

$21

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Welkom to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $21, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Welkom to Mthatha. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Welkom to Mthatha, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

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

Beloved bus companies from Welkom to Mthatha

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

Eagle Liner from Welkom to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$51
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:15 PM
Last Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

Intercape from Welkom to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:50 PM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

Intercity Xpress from Welkom to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$35
Fastest Bus	9h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Last Bus	12:30 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Welkom and Mthatha

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

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

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 Welkom to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Welkom to Mthatha bus

How much does a Welkom Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 9h 35m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $94. 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 Welkom to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Welkom to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Welkom to Mthatha is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 9h 35m. 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 Welkom to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Welkom starts at 8:15 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 Welkom to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Welkom for Mthatha starts at 11:50 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 Welkom Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Welkom 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 Welkom and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Welkom and to Mthatha

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