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- Popular bus stations
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- About Bus Travel
- What's the cheapest way to go from Mthatha to Cape Town?
- Will you be returning to Cape Town by bus?
- Why choose Busbud?
- Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
- Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
- Popular Routes In This Country
Bus Mthatha to Cape Town: Trip Overview
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Intercape offers reliable, affordable transportation between cities in South Africa. To provide convenient travel times to its customers, they have an average of 38680 departures per day, with options for direct or connecting trips. With comfortable buses and prices ranging from £20.00 to £52.00, Intercape 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 Intercape take care of the driving.
Eagle Liner is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in South Africa. With about 1950 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 Eagle Liner take you where you need to go.
Delta Coaches offers reliable, affordable transportation between cities in South Africa. To provide convenient travel times to its customers, they have an average of 358 departures per day, with options for direct or connecting trips. With comfortable buses and prices ranging from £17.00 to £32.00, Delta Coaches 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 Delta Coaches 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, 25 buses leave from various locations, ensuring convenient departure times. With prices ranging from £20.00 to £51.00, 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 1819 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.
Mthatha to Cape Town buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 50 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 00:25 - 23:45 |
Minimum Price | £13 |
Average Ticket Price | £26 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 12h30m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 18h15m |
Distance | 622 miles |
Bus companies on this route | Intercape, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Cape Town?
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
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
Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Cape Town
The average bus ticket price from Mthatha to Cape Town is £26. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Mthatha to Cape Town 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 Mthatha and Cape Town is around 18h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 623 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Mthatha to Cape Town 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 Mthatha to Cape Town by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Mthatha to Cape Town, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches.
Buses travelling between Mthatha and Cape Town leave from Umtata / Mthatha Railway Station or Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City and arrive at Bellville, Bus Station - Civic Centre, Bus Station - Old Marine Drive.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 Mthatha to Cape Town as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £40 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2023-12-12.
Usually 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
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 Cape Town!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Mthatha to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Mthatha to Cape Town.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Mthatha to Cape Town, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
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!
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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 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 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