How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth cost?

The bus ticket price from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth 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 Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

The average travel time between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth is around 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 398 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth?

The number of buses from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

When taking the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

Buses travelling between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station and arrive at Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central), Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd, CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St..

Bus Mthatha to Port Elizabeth from US$20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 30 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
23:50	Umtata Station	7h 20m	07:10	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	Fastest
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
23:55	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	8h 10m	08:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
23:50	Umtata Station	7h 45m	07:35	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	Cheapest
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
13:45	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	8h	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
13:45	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	8h	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 50m	21:20	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	CheapestFastest
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
13:45	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	8h	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 50m	21:20	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
13:45	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	8h	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
13:45	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	8h	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Cheapest
14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	6h 35m	21:05	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	Fastest
12:00	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	8h	20:00	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	7h 40m	07:05	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
13:45	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	8h	21:45	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	No tags

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Get from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

8hAverage duration

391 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mthatha to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33

Average bus trip duration8h

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure00:20

Distance391 km

Latest bus departure23:55

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543 450 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercape receives positive feedback for its professional and friendly drivers, clean buses, and comfortable seating, making for a pleasant travel experience. Many users appreciate the punctuality of arrivals, although some mention occasional delays. A few reviews highlight issues with non-functioning charger ports and cleanliness of toilets, but overall satisfaction remains high with many users eager to travel again with Intercape.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Drivers are the best in respect of communication, bus are clean was an awesome experience once again

Xolisile K.

6 October 2025

The service of the drivers was extremely excellent, my bus was 606.both drivers where helpful and on time.

Sobo N.

7 September 2025

Waited an hour and a half for the bus but the drive was very quick. Inside the bus it's nice and comfortable and warm.

Raven D.

22 August 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510 734 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10734 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 US$23

Intercity Xpress Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus never arrived at pic up point until I decided to Uber to ultra city n the bus was gone left me behind I caught the bus at Dutywa I had to call them as a driver to wait for me

Sylvia G.

1 June 2025

Bus was 1hour late from Mthatha to PE then the toilet was full of waist. Other than that the drivers were friendly and drives very carefully

Asekho G.

6 April 2025

Their toilet/the toilet was not in a user friendly state and it made travelling with a child very difficult.

Babalwa M.

31 March 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52 883 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.5

Users have highlighted the professionalism of the driver, who ensured a safe journey without speeding. The bus was noted for its cleanliness and convenient phone charger ports. However, there were concerns about unclean toilets and delays in arrival times beyond what was scheduled.

Big Sky Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed to pick me up at 11:24 but it arrived at 1:00. Driver was nice n driving carefully but problem we’re passagers that keep delaying him and when he leave them he was told to drive back n fetch them of which was unfair for us

Sesiphiwe M.

3 October 2025

Driver was professional, he drove safely not over speeding. I didn't like that the bus arrived later at bus stopped as it was written that it will arrived at 23:25 but arrived after 00:00

Langalethu Bongumsa M.

23 November 2024

I only enjoyed drivers service😭otherwise from mthatha the bus was supposed to arrive at 10:55pm and it arrived at 03:13 am I was already tired.

Jikazi B.

14 March 2024

APM WC

2/52 625 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Based on 2625 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 US$24

APMWC Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

I enjoyed absolutely nothing, the bus was extremely late, there was overlap with people sitting on the floor. I will never use Apm buses again

Zizo N.

7 July 2025

Bus drivers did not even know where to leave us. How can a bus driver ask travellers for directions. Most of the times, us as passengers depend on them for safety. They left me on the road in a very dangerous place at 1am. And the bus arrived 3 hours late to my destination. They have stops that are not communicated to the passengers😭😭😭 I would never take this bus ever ever again

Zanele H.

14 April 2025

Everything was just horrible. The drivers were doing as they please. They deliberately delayed us, and when we called them out they gave a nasty attitude.

Chumani B.

8 October 2024

Eagle Liner

2.5/510 111 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Customers have mixed feelings about the service. Some appreciate the driver's skills, while others mention significant delays in departure times compared to schedule.

Eagle Liner Mthatha Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

They don't leave on time. Itnis not possible to select seat. The bus doesn't have aire conditioner. The seat doesn't recline so for long travel it is vert unconfortable

Anna P.

22 February 2025

First time traveling with eagle liner and was disappointment as we waited for 3 hours in East London because bus didn't have permit😔. Can this be avoided in future.

Olwethu M.

9 January 2025

the driver was a great driver i didnt like that we left at 3 but we were suppose to leave at 12

Alizwa N.

26 December 2023

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Mthatha to Port Elizabeth Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

B - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Port Elizabeth

How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth cost?
The bus ticket price from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth 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 Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?
The average travel time between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth is around 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 398 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth?
The number of buses from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?
When taking the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?
Buses travelling between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station and arrive at Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central), Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd, CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St..

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$24

29/10

US$41

Today

US$20

31/10

US$20

01/11

US$22

02/11

US$23

03/11

US$21

04/11

US$21

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$20

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

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth 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 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.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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