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Busbud helps you find a bus from Mthatha to Cape Town. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Mthatha to Cape Town from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cape Town from Mthatha, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
Mthatha to Cape Town buses are provided by Greyhound South Africa, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, JOBELASTAR, LAMAVUSO and Intercape.
For a bus leaving from Mthatha, the trip starts at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station.
In Cape Town, your bus travel ends at Civic Centre, Bellville, Bellville, Bellville - Oakdale, Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station or Bus Station - Civic Centre.
| Daily Buses | 28 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 00:10 - 23:45 |
| Minimum Price | £32 |
| Average Ticket Price | £39 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 2h30m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 18h40m |
| Bus companies on this route | Greyhound South Africa, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, JOBELASTAR, LAMAVUSO, Intercape |
The average bus ticket price from Mthatha to Cape Town is £39. 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 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 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 28 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 Greyhound, Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner.
Buses travelling between Mthatha and Cape Town leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station and arrive at Civic Centre, Bellville, Bellville.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from Mthatha to Cape Town costs around £34 for departures 1 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Mthatha to Cape Town vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £56 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £26.
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.
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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