Many users have praised the service for being convenient, safe, and provided by a caring staff. However, there are some common concerns about delays without communication and non-functional charging ports. Despite these issues, passengers generally enjoyed their journeys due to cautious driving and overall positive experiences with the staff.
The bus I was waiting for was late about an hour and was full so I had to wait for the second one otherwise I enjoyed the journey especially the driver was very cautious.
4 out of 5 stars
Prudence Lumka F.
I did not enjoy the trip. The driver seemed to be inexperienced in driving. His driving was not right. He had a problem when it came to breaking if the is a car infront of him
2 out of 5 stars
Nasiphi S.
The bus was late and no one bothered to tell us what was going on
The toilet was stinky,half of the bus from the back was smelling urine
Based on 2723 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at £17
I had to pay an extra R30 at the platform for my luggage that weighed under 15kg. The bus was clean but the seats are small. They drive well but a bit fast.
3 out of 5 stars
Hazel K.
The driver passed the Kokstad Garage, where there's proper food court like KFC, Debonairs... decided to stop at some shady Garage there in Kokstad selling old food.. Imagine most every bus uses the main Garage, then yena he makes his own wish. Everyone was annoyed. I was extremely bored.
Based on 3020 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £18
Based on 10286 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. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at £19
Based on 3860 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at £18
Firstly you lied about the toilets, my mother was almost left behind because the bus was full. Your employees were very rude and have no work ethics. The bus was cold and didn’t even have lights. The sits were worse, there were some that were being hold by a rope.
Based on 10987 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 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 £21
The bus broke down many times,it was overheating at some point, it was supposed to arrive at 10 pm yesterday,it's still 35kms away, more than 8 hours late,disgusting to say the least.
1 out of 5 stars
Nokupiwa V.
Not good, pick ups were too many, at some point the bus stopped in the middle of nowhere because of overheating, bus was scheduled to arrive at destination by 10pm, but ended up arriving at 12:30am
1 out of 5 stars
Zikhona L.
There was a problem with another bus, that they were trying to sort out, the challenge is that they never communicated with the customers on what was going on, we just assumed as we saw the situation unfold
Based on 1913 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at £18
Based on 115 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Tree ticket prices on this trip start at £19
Based on 9140 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £17
Based on 36 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the ticket access but often complained with the seats. Transitliner ticket prices on this trip start at £24
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg
What's the distance between Mthatha and Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The journey from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 167 miles (269 km).
How can I get from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg without driving?
The best way to go from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
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£14
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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £14
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You can expect to pay from £14 to £70 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-24.
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £14
