How much is the bus ticket from Queenstown to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to Mthatha start from $26. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Queenstown to Mthatha?

The average bus travel time from Queenstown to Mthatha is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Delta Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Queenstown to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 66 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Delta Coaches , Jobela Star , Intercity Xpress , Makalala Transport , Gxaweni , Badela , Mavumisa Transport , Flexi City Connect , Nombewu Brothers Transport , Citiliner , Greyhound South Africa , Nobles , Naledi Luxury Liner.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Queenstown to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from Queenstown to Mthatha at 3:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Queenstown to Mthatha?

A bus trip from Queenstown to Mthatha generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Queenstown to Mthatha?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Queenstown to Mthatha?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Queenstown to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Queenstown to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Queenstown to Mthatha from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Queenstown to Mthatha on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 5m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	2h 20m	8:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	6:45am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 5m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Mthatha on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Queenstown (Sasol Garage)	3h 20m	7:20am	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	2h 20m	8:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	6:45am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	5:25am	QUEENSTOWN	3h 35m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Mthatha on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Railway Station	2h 45m	8:00am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	2h 20m	8:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	6:45am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 5m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Queenstown to Mthatha on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	3h	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Shell Ultra City - 2 Cathcart Rd.	2h 20m	8:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	6:45am	QUEENSTOWN	4h	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)	4h 15m	10:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:40 PM SAST.

Get from Queenstown to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

184 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Queenstown and Mthatha?

Stops in Queenstown

A
Queenstown Station
14 Queens Dr, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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C
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage), Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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D
Greyhound Office
17 Shepstone St, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa
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Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,470 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45470 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Intercape Mainliner Express Queenstown Mthatha recent customer reviews

I loved everything about the mainliner express, from the friendly drivers to the comfort of the bus

Xoliswa M.

September 30, 2023

Comfort and driver

Philiswa M.

April 16, 2024

it had space, but it was late

Pheleka T.

April 6, 2024

APM WC

2/53,031 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/511,032 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Big Sky

3.5/53,354 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Delta Coaches

1.5/54,080 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.3

Jobela Star

2.5/5299 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.6

Intercity Xpress

3/511,867 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Makalala Transport

3/5235 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Gxaweni

2/5106 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.6

Badela

3.5/5274 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

Mavumisa Transport

3/5101 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.4

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5170 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi1

Nombewu Brothers Transport

Citiliner

3.5/52,079 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,363 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Nobles

2/558 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.6

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Queenstown, ZA to Mthatha by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Queenstown to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Queenstown to Mthatha start from $26. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Queenstown to Mthatha?
The average bus travel time from Queenstown to Mthatha is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Delta Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Queenstown to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 66 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Delta Coaches, Jobela Star, Intercity Xpress, Makalala Transport, Gxaweni, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Flexi City Connect, Nombewu Brothers Transport, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, Nobles, Naledi Luxury Liner.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Queenstown to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Queenstown to Mthatha at 3:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Queenstown to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Queenstown to Mthatha generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Queenstown to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Queenstown to Mthatha?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Queenstown to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Queenstown to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-07

$30

01-08

$30

Today

$29

01-10

$29

01-11

$31

01-12

$31

01-13

No data

01-14

$31

The cheapest trip from Queenstown, ZA to Mthatha was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $109 for a bus ticket from Queenstown, ZA to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually Intercape 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.