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- Frequently Asked Questions
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- About Bus Travel
- What's the cheapest way to go from Cape Town to Mthatha?
- Will you be returning to Mthatha by bus?
- Why choose Busbud?
- Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
- Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
- Popular Routes In This Country
Bus Cape Town to Mthatha: Trip Overview
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If you're looking for reliable, comfortable transportation in South Africa, Intercape is a good option. The company offers a variety of routes, making it easy and affordable to get around. On any given day, 38714 buses leave from various locations, ensuring convenient departure times. With prices ranging from £24.00 to £49.00, the buses are well-maintained and comfortable. Whether you need transportation for business or pleasure, Intercape gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Eagle Liner offers reliable, affordable transportation between cities in South Africa. To provide convenient travel times to its customers, they have an average of 1953 departures per day, with options for direct or connecting trips. With comfortable buses and prices ranging from £19.00 to £48.00, Eagle Liner is a convenient and affordable way to travel. Their frequently updated schedules make it easy to plan your next road trip or weekend getaway. So sit back, relax and let Eagle Liner take care of the driving.
Makalala Transport offers reliable, affordable transportation between cities in South Africa. To provide convenient travel times to its customers, they have an average of 260 departures per day, with options for direct or connecting trips. With comfortable buses and prices ranging from £21.00 to £47.00, Makalala Transport is a convenient and affordable way to travel. Their frequently updated schedules make it easy to plan your next road trip or weekend getaway. So sit back, relax and let Makalala Transport take care of the driving.
If you're looking for reliable, comfortable transportation in South Africa, Big Sky is a good option. The company offers a variety of routes, making it easy and affordable to get around. On any given day, 24 buses leave from various locations, ensuring convenient departure times. With prices ranging from £22.00 to £76.00, the buses are well-maintained and comfortable. Whether you need transportation for business or pleasure, Big Sky gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Intercity Xpress is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in South Africa. With about 1815 daily departures, the company connects important cities in the country. Their fleet of buses is equipped to provide travellers with a comfortable ride to important destinations. Experienced drivers will ensure safe travels, so you can just sit back and relax. Next time you're planning a trip, consider skipping the hassle of driving and letting Intercity Xpress take you where you need to go.
Cape Town to Mthatha buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 50 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 06:00 - 21:00 |
Minimum Price | £22 |
Average Ticket Price | £29 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 10h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 17h50m |
Distance | 610 miles |
Bus companies on this route | Intercape, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Mthatha?
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Sasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Mthatha Railway Station, Cnr King Edward Street and Frere Rd, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Mthatha
The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to Mthatha is £29. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Mthatha is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Cape Town and Mthatha is around 17h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h. This is the time it takes to travel the 623 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Cape Town to Mthatha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 50 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Mthatha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Cape Town to Mthatha, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Eagle Liner, Makalala Transport.
Buses travelling between Cape Town and Mthatha leave from Bus Station - Civic Centre or Bellville and arrive at Umtata / Mthatha Railway Station, Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, Umtata Station.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Mthatha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £30 to £82 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Mthatha based on the last 3 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2023-12-12.
Usually MAINLINER, JOBELASTAR 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
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cape Town to Mthatha but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Mthatha, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to Mthatha will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Mthatha, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Coach Cape Town - George
- Bus Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Cape Town - Knysna
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Cape Town - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to Mossel Bay
- Coach Cape Town - Grahamstown
- Bus Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Cape Town - Riversdale
- Bus from Cape Town to Butterworth
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Kimberley
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Town
- Coach George - Cape Town
- Bus Stellenbosch - Cape Town
- Kimberley - Cape Town
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus Queenstown - Cape Town
- Kokstad - Cape Town
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
- Coach Welkom - Cape Town
- Bus De Aar - Cape Town
- Ladysmith - Cape Town
- Bus from Stutterheim to Cape Town
- Coach Mossel Bay - Cape Town
- Bus Grahamstown - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
Buses Leaving from Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Mthatha - Grahamstown
- Bus Mthatha - Durban
- Mthatha - Pretoria
- Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein
- Coach Mthatha - East London
- Bus Mthatha - Welkom
- Mthatha - Graaff Reinet
- Bus from Mthatha to Humansdorp
- Coach Mthatha - Ladysmith
- Bus Mthatha - Pinetown
- Mthatha - George
- Bus from Mthatha to De Doorns
- Coach Mthatha - Midrand
- Bus Mthatha - Aliwal North
Buses Going to Mthatha
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mthatha
- Coach Pretoria - Mthatha
- Bus Paarl - Mthatha
- Port Elizabeth - Mthatha
- Bus from Midrand to Mthatha
- Coach East London - Mthatha
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Stellenbosch - Mthatha
- Bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha
- Coach Mount Frere - Mthatha
- Bus Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- Durban - Mthatha
- Bus from Queenstown to Mthatha
- Coach Germiston - Mthatha
- Bus Kimberley - Mthatha
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Queenstown
- Coach Bloemfontein - Pretoria
- Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Coach Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus Pretoria - Bloemfontein