How much is the bus ticket from Wilderness to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Wilderness to Mthatha start at R 695. The average price for this route is around R 1 102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Wilderness to Mthatha?

The average bus journey time from Wilderness to Mthatha is 12h 55m, covering a distance of 639 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Wilderness to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilderness to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from Wilderness to Mthatha at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 14:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilderness to Mthatha?

A bus trip from Wilderness to Mthatha produces an estimated 16 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 Wilderness to Mthatha?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilderness to Mthatha?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Wilderness to Mthatha?

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 Wilderness to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Wilderness to Mthatha from R 634 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilderness to Mthatha on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 25m	13:05	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 10m	12:50	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	14:00	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	13h 40m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wilderness	13h	13:45	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	13h 40m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures from Wilderness to Mthatha on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 25m	13:05	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 10m	12:50	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	01:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	12h 55m	14:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	14:00	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	13h 40m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wilderness	13h	13:45	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilderness to Mthatha on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 25m	13:05	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 10m	12:50	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	01:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	12h 55m	14:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	14:00	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	13h 40m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wilderness	13h	13:45	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilderness to Mthatha on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 25m	13:05	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 10m	12:50	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	01:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	12h 55m	14:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	14:00	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	13h 40m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wilderness	13h	13:45	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilderness to Mthatha on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 25m	13:05	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Wilderness	12h 10m	12:50	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	01:45	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	12h 55m	14:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	14:00	Wilderness - Caltex Garage, South Street	13h 40m	03:40	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	00:45	Wilderness	13h	13:45	Umtata Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:21 AM SAST.

Get from Wilderness to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 695, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

12h 55mAverage duration

639 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Wilderness and Mthatha?

Stops in Wilderness

A
Caltex Garage
George Rd, Wilderness, 6560, South Africa

Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 543 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510 541 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/511 306 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Big Sky

3.5/53 179 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilderness to Mthatha 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 Wilderness to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilderness to Mthatha start at R 695. The average price for this route is around R 1 102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Wilderness to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from Wilderness to Mthatha is 12h 55m, covering a distance of 639 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Wilderness to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilderness to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Wilderness to Mthatha at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 14:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilderness to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Wilderness to Mthatha produces an estimated 16 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 Wilderness to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilderness to Mthatha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Wilderness to Mthatha?
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 Wilderness to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 743

14/12

R 1 068

Today

R 1 270

16/12

R 1 171

17/12

R 1 089

18/12

R 1 032

19/12

R 1 035

20/12

R 1 170

The cheapest trip from Wilderness to Mthatha was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 743

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

You can expect to pay from R 743 to R 2 017 for a bus ticket from Wilderness to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 032, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Big Sky 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.