Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Umtata (Shell Ultra City) | MATATIELE | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Umtata (Shell Ultra City) | MATATIELE | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Umtata (Shell Ultra City) | MATATIELE | No tags |
Get from Mthatha to Matatiele
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
2bus per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
142 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Compare bus companies
ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Matatiele by bus
How far is Mthatha from Matatiele?
The distance between Mthatha and Matatiele is approximately 137 km (85 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-21
$57
11-22
$65
Today
$40
11-24
No data
11-25
$87
11-26
$57
11-27
$82
11-28
$65
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Matatiele was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $40To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to Matatiele, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $40 to $98 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Matatiele based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-26.
