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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Umtata (Shell Ultra City) | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | |||||
 | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | |||||
 | Umtata Station | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags | |||||
| Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street | No tags |
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Get from Mthatha to Swellendam
The journey takes about 16 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Mthatha to Swellendam: Trip Overview
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What is the travel distance from Mthatha to Swellendam?
The distance between Mthatha and Swellendam is approximately 826 km (513 miles).
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Swellendam was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $36To 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 $36 to $75 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-07.
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