Bus Tickets from Mthatha to Swellendam

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
    Arrival time: March 19 at
    Destination city: Swellendam
    Destination location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Mthatha Shell Ultra City
    Arrival time: March 19 at
    Destination city: Swellendam
    Destination location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Swellendam
    Destination location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: March 19 at
    Destination city: Swellendam
    Destination location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Umtata Station
    Arrival time: March 19 at
    Destination city: Swellendam
    Destination location: Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Mthatha to Swellendam: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$62
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 45m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance825 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Mthatha to Swellendam Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Swellendam

  1. How long is the trip from Mthatha to Swellendam by bus?

    The bus ride from Mthatha to Swellendam takes 15h 45m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Swellendam in about 12h 40m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Swellendam?

    The distance between Mthatha and Swellendam is approximately 826 km (513 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mthatha to Swellendam?

    Buses departing from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City in Mthatha will take you to Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street in Swellendam.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Swellendam?

    The least expensive option to go from Mthatha to Swellendam would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at $33, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Mthatha to Swellendam?

    You can expect to pay around $62 for the bus ride from Mthatha to Swellendam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-15
$31
03-16
$32
Today
$32
03-18
$31
03-19
$31
03-20
$38
03-21
$41
03-22
$41
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Mthatha to Swellendam was searched and found on Mar 15, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $88 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Swellendam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-03-18.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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