What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Carletonville?

The distance covered from Mthatha to Carletonville is 598 km (371 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Carletonville?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Carletonville, in Carletonville.

Bus Mthatha to Carletonville from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Carletonville on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 30m	7:00am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 30m	7:00am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 30m	7:00am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 45m	7:00am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 45m	7:00am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:42 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Carletonville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

587 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,868 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43868 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $49

Intercape Mthatha Carletonville recent customer reviews

The bus made us wait at Queenstown for 2 hours without an feedback on what was happening

Anathi N.

July 7, 2022

Everything was just fine

Arenidoe M.

August 28, 2025

APM WC

2/52,715 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Carletonville?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Carletonville

A - Carletonville

B - Total Garage

C - Caltex Garage

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Carletonville by bus

What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Carletonville?
The distance covered from Mthatha to Carletonville is 598 km (371 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Carletonville?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Carletonville, in Carletonville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$51

11-18

$45

Today

$45

11-20

$45

11-21

$48

11-22

$45

11-23

$45

11-24

No data

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Carletonville was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to Carletonville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $57 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-22.