Bus Tickets from Mthatha to Welkom

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TodayMay 3
from US$30
TomorrowMay 4
from US$32
MonMay 5
from US$27
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
from US$30
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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Welkom
    Destination location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Welkom
    Destination location: TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Welkom
    Destination location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Welkom
    Destination location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Welkom
    Destination location: WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
    Operated by: Citiliner PlusCitiliner Plus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Mthatha to Welkom: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$33
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:45pm
Distance448 km
Latest bus departure4:30pm

Mthatha to Welkom Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Welkom

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

    The typical travel time from Mthatha to Welkom by bus is around 11h 40m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 10h 10m.

  2. How far is Mthatha from Welkom?

    The distance covered from Mthatha to Welkom is 449 km (278 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha, and end it at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), in Welkom.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Mthatha to Welkom?

    The least expensive way to go from Mthatha to Welkom would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$23, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Mthatha to Welkom?

    The bus fare from Mthatha to Welkom is approximately US$33.

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

Best price found
05-01
US$24
05-02
US$24
Today
US$27
05-04
US$30
05-05
US$25
05-06
US$35
05-07
US$28
05-08
US$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mthatha to Welkom was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$63 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually BUDGETLINER, eagleliner 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Mthatha and Welkom!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Mthatha to Welkom, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mthatha to Welkom will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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