Passengers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses as well as friendly and helpful drivers. Communication was effective, ensuring travelers were informed throughout their journey. However, some reviews mentioned issues such as delays in departure times and minor concerns about onboard facilities like toilets or air conditioning adjustments.
Intercape Budgetliner Express Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
I was not enjoying but because of time the bus was late and the bus was stuck on Queenstown station for 2 hour so I'm not happy 😢 😕 about Budgetliner Express.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lethelwa M.
The journey was very bad the bus came late and most of the plugs to charge phones are not working also there is no rest room inside the bus
everything is old inside and dirty
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sinoxolo A.
It was horrible. I'll never take it again. The bus was 30 minutes late and then arrived at the destination 5 and half hours after later than the said time. It was uncomfortable and my knees were paining.
Many users appreciated the timely arrivals and friendly staff, highlighting a smooth booking process and comfortable seating with ample legroom. However, some mentioned concerns about luggage pricing and occasional discomfort due to lack of heating or issues with charging ports. Overall, passengers generally enjoyed their travel experience despite minor inconveniences.
APMWC Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
There bus did not arrive on time, the charging port was not working, drivers where not accommodating, it was cold
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tando M.
Very poor, firstly the bus was late. Got stuck at Beaufort west from 5am till 2.30pm bcz the diesel was leaking so now we will get to the station at night and how are we going to get home from there??? When we were doing the booking we made sure that the times are convenient for us but this happened
1.0 out of 5 stars
Odwa V.
Not good, I was very wet drop of water entering inside the bus and it arrived late instead of 7am it was 9:30
Eagle Liner receives praise for its punctuality, professional drivers, and overall enjoyable travel experience. Many users appreciate the clean buses and timely arrivals at destinations. However, some passengers note issues with small seats lacking comfort and non-functional charging ports on board. Communication between staff and passengers is also highlighted as an area needing improvement by a few travelers.
Eagle Liner Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
Very bad, the worst l. It was my first and last time. The bus used a photocopy of a disc when the traffic officers asked for the original they did not have it meaning there is another bus or possibly more buses using the same disc. We waited for hours for another bus to come get us because the one we initially used could not continue without a disc.
Zero care for passengers safety! I wouldn’t recommend this bus to anyone
1.0 out of 5 stars
Abongile M.
Nothing was bad but there were little things that needed touch ups like cellphone chargers ,mantainance management must take a look on them
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awethu G.
They changed our bus from eagle liner to intercity bud that had no heater no charging ports and a toilet that was out of service the whole bus ride was a nightmare due to the poor vehicle. I was freezing to death driving in winter with no heater on. Would definitely not try eagle liner again for delivering such a poor vehicle. In future I will continue with intercape as I did before!
Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting friendly and caring drivers who communicate well with passengers. The buses are generally clean, providing a pleasant journey experience. However, some users noted occasional delays and temperature issues during the trip. Despite these minor concerns, many found their overall travel experience enjoyable and efficient.
Big Sky Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
It's clean, I arrived before the estimated time,their driver is communicating very well with passengers.
Their service is top notch 👌 👏
5.0 out of 5 stars
Andisiwe G.
Bus not in good condition, air-con dripping the whole day and night, 3 rows both sides affected and were soaking wet. Driver assisting took pictures of the situation Bus 859.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ngcangisa T.
The bus delayed first of all without any explanation but it was fast on the the Road.
Passengers have shared positive experiences with Intercity Xpress, highlighting the cleanliness and comfort of the buses. The drivers are frequently praised for being friendly and professional. However, some users noted that while seats were generally comfortable, they could be hard or lack sufficient legroom. Additionally, there were occasional issues with timekeeping as well as discrepancies in advertised amenities like onboard toilets and music availability during travel.
Intercity Xpress Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
Very clean ,beautiful bus it’s so fast and the driver is polite,I enjoyed the journey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nkosazana D.
The bus was two hours late to its Destination point, other than that everything was nice 🌸🤏🏻
4.0 out of 5 stars
Olwethu Uthandor M.
I enjoyed traveling with intercity express even though the bus arrived late,while we were traveling there was no music at the bus it was borring
Many users appreciate the neat and clean buses, as well as friendly and respectful staff. However, there are consistent reports of delays in departure times across several reviews. Some passengers also mentioned issues with bus maintenance such as water leaks or lack of charging ports. Communication improvements have been suggested to enhance overall customer satisfaction.
Delta Coaches Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
The trip was a total mess, we stucked with a bus for 12 hours until now no assistance as yet still at the middle of nowhere with no assistance from Delta Coaches
1.0 out of 5 stars
Thabile N.
The bus didn't have charging place ..and we stake 7 hours in Queenstown..the bus supposed to arrived 7am but. Arrived 2:45pm.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Zikhona P.
Very bad I didn't enjoy anything.
Your service are very bad. The bus delayed with 3-4hrs there was no communication.
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the caring and respectful service provided by the staff. The journey was generally enjoyable with punctual arrivals and skilled drivers. However, some reviews noted a lack of amenities such as charging terminals or entertainment options on board, while others mentioned discomfort in certain seating areas and hygiene concerns.
Jobela Star Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
i did not enjoy my ride as the Bus was dirty, smelling urine and the aircon was not working, the roof of the bus was licking. Bad service.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bongisipho N.
Their bus was in horrible condition, seats had dirty stains and the bus was just dirty. The bus itself needs mechanical attention is slow
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mahle M.
Bus left on time which is gud but there were unnecessary stops not communicated with clients in the wilderness, sometimes we will be informed when they are done or not at all, but was too hot during the day and too cold at night only bottom but on the deck they were sweating. Service busses in order to circumvent losing your clientele, small things may lead to something serious and that's not what we want, we love using jobela services.
Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the cleanliness and neatness of the buses. The drivers are particularly appreciated for their sense of humor, kindness, and patience. Additionally, staff members from Makalala are noted for being friendly and caring towards passengers.
Makalala Transport Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
Bus we use was not the same bus we booked. We given no name bus an old bus. Yes drive was patient no communication when he stop he just stop.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Noluvuyo K.
Not at all!! the bus took off an hours late and stopped along the road for 1 hours and 30 minutes after that the driver left 3 people at the garage and was so proud of it even though everyone told him that there were missing people and the bus only had one aircorn it was sooooooooooooooo cold in the bus because the same aircorn we had was also for drivers so they won’t get sleepy while driving.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unathi L.
Bad service ever the bus didnt come and we stucked at komani till 9:30 no more using this bus
Based on 83 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. City to City ticket prices on this trip start at R 465
City to City Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
The was suppose to be at Mthatha Station by 4pm but it came before and left even the hour 4pm hits I had to rush for it at Ultra City secondly the luggage carrier over our heads was shaking and making the noise all the way from Mthatha to Cape Town
Badela Trans receives high praise for its clean buses, professional drivers, and timely service. Many passengers enjoyed their trips and appreciated the clear communication from staff. However, some users mentioned discomfort due to small seats or non-functioning amenities like charging ports and WiFi. Additionally, there were concerns about ticket handling in certain locations and occasional delays without proper updates or apologies. Despite these issues, many travelers expressed satisfaction with Badela's overall service quality.
Badela Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
Their bus was old, they did not have toilets so we had to stop quite a few times in the middle of nowhere, i asked that they switch on their aircon the entire bus ride as the air in the bus was humid. The aircon was only lit in Western Cape in the early hours of the morning. They should discontinue using 3 seat buses to transport passengers as it was too congested and felt like I was in a taxi during the entire ride which was uncomfortable. I will be travelling back and forth Eastern Cape and Western Cape but I have decided to take flights henceforth. My experience was bad!
1.0 out of 5 stars
Kim D.
I did not enjoy the ride because the seat was to small and I was not seating comfortable at all
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nation M.
The drivers were good & qualified drivers with respect of customers. But the bus is old with uncomfortable seats. The air conditioners are broken closed with toilet papers . Maybe this bus is used only when it's hectic time like when schools are close or opening time. (Who knows)
According to 21 reviews, Flexi City Connect received a 1.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at R 787
Flexi City Connect Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
The drivers were very friendly, professional, and kept us informed throughout the trip. They explained the issues with the heater and air conditioner, and although there was no toilet on the bus, they made regular stops for passengers to use the restroom.
What I didn’t enjoy was that the bus was not branded as Flexi City Connect, which caused confusion. Nine passengers who booked online were left behind in Cofimvaba because they were looking for a different bus. The bus was also overcrowded, and some passengers could not board due to a lack of seats. Better coordination and clearer bus branding would improve the service.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bongeka Dolly S.
I didn’t enjoy anything about Flexi City Connection am just disappointed I booked bus for 13:30 they send message telling me about the time changed to 12:00 I was there at 10:00 the was no bus called Flexi City they using other Bus and that time they where busy fixing it till 16:00 they end up using Sprinters to Cape Town poor service
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nondumiso M.
The bus didn't leave Umtata cause it had a problemthat mechanic couldn't fix after 4 hours of trying. The Veco that helped also broke at Engcobo so we have to wait for another. We left Engcobo at 10pm. So my journey was a disaster
Users have shared mixed experiences with Gxaweni. On a positive note, travelers appreciated arriving on time in Cape Town. However, there are mentions of the need for service improvements and punctuality issues that could be addressed to enhance overall satisfaction.
Gxaweni Mthatha Cape Town recent customer reviews
There was no proper communication between Gxaweni and their customers, they sent massage an hour before departure time and change location to Ultra city fine I moved to ultra city I stocked there morethan 4 hours when we call them they keep on promising,the owner of the bus Gxaweni and Flexi didn't pick up they founds.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bulelwa N.
The bus was not there I have to call the owner and ask where's the bus, then they arrange for Delta to transport us and there what a poor service that I received and the delay of the bus that we have to be transfer again to other bus.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mpumzi P.
I was very disappointed because it was my first time using this bus bus but it got stucked at Queenstown now the driver says he is going to drop us at bus station at town but the arrival says at Joe Gqabi stockroad yhoo I'm very unsatisfied
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Cape Town by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Cape Town start at R 401. The average price for this route is around R 849. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Mthatha to Cape Town?
The average bus journey time from Mthatha to Cape Town is 18h 10m, covering a distance of 992 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 5m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Cape Town route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Cape Town at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Cape Town produces an estimated 24.792825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Cape Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 50496 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mthatha to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Cape Town?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badela, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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