- Grahamstown to Mthatha buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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![]() | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Cheapest | |||||
| Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Mthatha Shell Ultra City | Fastest | ||||||
![]() | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags | |||||
![]() | The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | No tags | |||||
| Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral) | Mthatha Shell Ultra City | No tags |
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Get from Grahamstown to Mthatha
The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Grahamstown to Mthatha: Trip Overview
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Grahamstown to Mthatha Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Grahamstown - Mthatha
How much does a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Mthatha cost?
The bus ticket price from Grahamstown to Mthatha starts at US$22. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Grahamstown to Mthatha 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!
How long is the bus ride from Grahamstown to Mthatha?
The average travel time between Grahamstown and Mthatha is around 6h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 285 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Grahamstown and Mthatha?
The number of buses from Grahamstown to Mthatha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Grahamstown to Mthatha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Grahamstown to Mthatha?
When taking the bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner.
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 Grahamstown to Mthatha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-10-31.
Usually APM WC, Intercity Xpress 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.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Grahamstown to Mthatha but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Grahamstown to Mthatha, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Grahamstown to Mthatha.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Grahamstown to Mthatha, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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 Grahamstown
Buses Leaving from Grahamstown
- Bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg
- Coach Grahamstown - Cape Town
- Bus Grahamstown - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Grahamstown to Pretoria
- Coach Grahamstown - Paarl
- Bus Grahamstown - Potchefstroom
- Bus from Grahamstown to Grabouw
- Coach Grahamstown - Butterworth
- Bus Grahamstown - Seymore
- Bus from Grahamstown to Bothaville
- Coach Grahamstown - Knysna
- Bus Grahamstown - Stellenbosch
- Bus from Grahamstown to Welkom
- Coach Grahamstown - Middeldrift
- Bus Grahamstown - Cofimvaba
Buses Going to Grahamstown
- Bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown
- Coach Pretoria - Grahamstown
- Bus Durban - Grahamstown
- Bus from East London to Grahamstown
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Grahamstown
- Bus Bloemfontein - Grahamstown
- Bus from Heidelberg to Grahamstown
- Coach Qumbu - Grahamstown
- Bus Rouxville - Grahamstown
- Bus from Queenstown to Grahamstown
- Coach Centurion - Grahamstown
- Bus Fort Beaufort - Grahamstown
- Bus from Brandfort to Grahamstown
- Coach Plettenberg Bay - Grahamstown
- Bus Stellenbosch - Grahamstown
Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
Buses Leaving from Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein
- Coach Mthatha - Pretoria
- Bus Mthatha - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Coach Mthatha - Port Shepstone
- Bus Mthatha - Harding
- Bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere
- Coach Mthatha - Umzimkulu
- Bus Mthatha - Grabouw
- Bus from Mthatha to Centurion
- Coach Mthatha - Ixopo
- Bus Mthatha - Somerset East
- Bus from Mthatha to Wilderness
- Coach Mthatha - Pinetown
- Bus Mthatha - Nqamakwe
Buses Going to Mthatha
- Bus from Pretoria to Mthatha
- Coach Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Mthatha
- Bus from Midrand to Mthatha
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus Germiston - Mthatha
- Bus from Riversdale to Mthatha
- Coach Fort Beaufort - Mthatha
- Bus Vereeniging - Mthatha
- Bus from Theunissen to Mthatha
- Coach Gqeberha - Mthatha
- Bus Welkom - Mthatha
- Bus from Butterworth to Mthatha
- Coach Kokstad - Mthatha
- Bus Grahamstown - Mthatha
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus Durban - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Cape Town
- Bus from Pretoria to Durban
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Coach Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to King William’s Town
- Coach Cape Town - Ngcobo
- Bus Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg











