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Mon14 Jul
from US$39
Today15 Jul
from US$26
Tomorrow16 Jul
from US$26
Thu17 Jul
from US$26
Fri18 Jul
from US$26
Sat19 Jul
from US$29
Sun20 Jul
from US$26
Mon21 Jul
from US$26

Cheap buses leaving today

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 15 July at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
    Operated by: Flexi City ConnectFlexi City Connect
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 15 July at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: CAPE TOWN
    Operated by: BadelaBadela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 July at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: CAPE TOWN
    Operated by: BadelaBadela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 July at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 July at
    Departure city: Mthatha
    Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Mthatha to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$44
Average bus trip duration17h 30m
Number of daily buses57
Earliest bus departure00:25
Distance610 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Mthatha to Cape Town Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Cape Town

  1. What's the distance between Mthatha and Cape Town by coach?

    The distance between Mthatha and Cape Town by coach is approximately 623 miles (1004 km).

  2. How can I travel from Mthatha to Cape Town avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
13/07
US$59
14/07
US$37
Today
US$26
16/07
US$26
17/07
US$26
18/07
US$26
19/07
US$29
20/07
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mthatha to Cape Town was searched and found on 15 Jul 2025 with a price of US$26

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 US$26 to US$120 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 US$26, which is on 2025-07-16.

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.

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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