How far is Pinetown from Mthatha by coach?

The distance between Mthatha and Pinetown by coach is approximately 172 miles (278 km).

Is there a way to reach Pinetown from Mthatha without a car?

You can travel to Pinetown from Mthatha by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Mthatha to Pinetown from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Pinetown on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 15m	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	6h 15m	08:20	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 30m	08:20	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 15m	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	03:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 30m	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Pinetown on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	6h 55m	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	6h 15m	08:20	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 30m	08:20	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 15m	18:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags
Bus	03:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	6h 30m	10:15	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:07 SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Pinetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

176 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,856 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43856 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £25

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Pinetown recent customer reviews

We had a breakdown with the bus as a result I ended up being delayed by 3 hours. I was supposed to be at my destination by 16h15 but only reach the place at 21h00.

Nkosinathi N.

6 July 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mthatha to Pinetown

How far is Pinetown from Mthatha by coach?
The distance between Mthatha and Pinetown by coach is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
Is there a way to reach Pinetown from Mthatha without a car?
You can travel to Pinetown from Mthatha by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£38

17/11

£37

Today

£24

19/11

£23

20/11

£23

21/11

£24

22/11

No data

23/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Pinetown was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to Pinetown as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £61 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Pinetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercape 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.