Bus Tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: PIETERMARITZBURG
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: MTHATHA
    Operated by: LUVALOBROTHERSTRANSPORTLUVALOBROTHERSTRANSPORT
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Pietermaritzburg
    Departure location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance274 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha

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

    The typical travel time from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha by bus is around 6h 15m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 25m.

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

    The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha is around 269 km (167 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha.

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

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Mthatha from Pietermaritzburg; it tends to be more affordable. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$13, making this your best choice for this trip.

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

    Taking the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha costs on average US$28.

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

Best price found
04-29
US$20
04-30
US$18
Today
US$20
05-02
US$22
05-03
US$20
05-04
US$20
05-05
US$20
05-06
US$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of US$18

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

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19 which is on 2025-05-06.

Usually intercity_xpress, 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha 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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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