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Bus Durban to Mthatha: Trip Overview
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Customers have expressed mixed opinions about the bus service. Some reviews mention that the buses are comfortable and staff is professional, while others complain about delays, cold temperatures on board, and issues with air conditioning. Additionally, there were reports of buses breaking down during trips.
Intercape Mainliner Durban Mthatha recent customer reviews
1.We had 1 hr delay in reaching our destination. 2.Your TV monitors were not working or put on. 3.Your toilets were smelling very bad. Please put stronger chemicals. 4. Your crew was very pleasant nd very helpful. 5. Bus is very comfortable. 6. The journey was enjoyable
Bus delayed and there was no communication was supposed to arrive in Mthatha by 15:45 only got there after 17:00
Trip was estimated to be 7hrs 20 mins, ended up being almost 9hrs. Too many unnecessary pitstops.
Based on 5093 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$15.00
Intercity Xpress Durban Mthatha recent customer reviews
The trip took more hours than it was said. We left Durban at 6:45 and arrived in Mthatha at 14:00 , 2 hours later. I did not like that as there was no communication for the late arrival
Keeping time, clean and driving well.
The bus delayed by 3hrs30 minutes. This caused a lot of inconvenience. I booked a morning bus because I had commitments for the day, which I ended up spending on the road.
Based on 797 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at US$18.00
Durban to Mthatha buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 26 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 06:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum Price | US$16 |
Average Ticket Price | US$23 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 5h40m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 7h15m |
Distance | 180 miles |
Bus companies on this route | Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Durban and Mthatha?
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
Durban Station6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
JacobsDurban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
Airport (DBN)Mthatha Railway Station, Cnr King Edward Street and Frere Rd, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Umtata / Mthatha Railway StationShell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra CityKing Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
Umtata StationFrequently asked questions on the trip Durban - Mthatha
The average bus ticket price from Durban to Mthatha is US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Durban 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 Durban and Mthatha is around 7h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 179 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Durban to Mthatha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Durban to Mthatha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Durban to Mthatha, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
Buses travelling between Durban and Mthatha leave from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) or Durban Station 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 Durban to Mthatha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Durban to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16, which is on 2024-04-24.
Usually 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.
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Popular Buses Connecting Durban
Buses Leaving from Durban
- Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Coach Durban - Bloemfontein
- Bus Durban - East London
- Durban - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Durban to Mthatha
- Coach Durban - Vereeniging
- Bus Durban - Butterworth
- Durban - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Durban to Midrand
- Coach Durban - Secunda
- Bus Durban - Richards Bay
- Durban - George
- Bus from Durban to Kimberley
- Coach Durban - Estcourt
- Bus Durban - Mount Frere
Buses Going to Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Coach Bloemfontein - Durban
- Bus East London - Durban
- Mthatha - Durban
- Bus from Vereeniging to Durban
- Coach Benoni - Durban
- Bus Ermelo - Durban
- Midrand - Durban
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durban
- Coach Ladysmith - Durban
- Bus Welkom - Durban
- Harrismith - Durban
- Bus from Ladybrand to Durban
- Coach King William’s Town - Durban
- Bus Richards Bay - Durban
Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
Buses Leaving from Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Durban
- Coach Mthatha - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Mthatha - Pretoria
- Mthatha - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Coach Mthatha - Port Shepstone
- Bus Mthatha - Grahamstown
- Mthatha - Pinetown
- Bus from Mthatha to Ladysmith
- Coach Mthatha - Graaff Reinet
- Bus Mthatha - Wilderness
- Mthatha - Humansdorp
- Bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North
- Coach Mthatha - Somerset West
- Bus Mthatha - Queenstown
Buses Going to Mthatha
- Bus from Durban to Mthatha
- Coach Pretoria - Mthatha
- Bus Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- East London - Mthatha
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Mthatha
- Paarl - Mthatha
- Bus from Midrand to Mthatha
- Coach George - Mthatha
- Bus Bellville - Mthatha
- Germiston - Mthatha
- Bus from Stellenbosch to Mthatha
- Coach Grabouw - Mthatha
- Bus Kimberley - Mthatha
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Coach Cape Town - Queenstown
- Bus Bloemfontein - Pretoria
- Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus from Pretoria to Bloemfontein
- Coach East London - Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - East London