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According to the reviews, customers have expressed positive opinions about the excellent service and cleanliness of the bus. However, there are some negative comments regarding delays in arrival time and discomfort during sleep due to small seats without armrests. Additionally, there were incidents where passengers were not informed about stops or route changes, leading to safety concerns and commotion among passengers. Despite these issues mentioned in multiple reviews, Intercape still maintains a generally good reputation for its comfortable travel experience.
Intercape Mainliner Express Cape Town Mthatha recent customer reviews
I loved how we arrived on time and there were no delays but i hated how only one charging pot was working we had to arrive with our phones low as the charging cords were not working .
It was a great bus with great service, the bus has space and was comfortable but it didn't reach the destination on time. The bus was too cold due to aircon.
Bad the bus was dirty and stinking .There was no good ventilation.Worst bus experience !
According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the bus service. Some customers mention that the ride was perfect, but they had challenges with long hours of transferring between buses. However, many customers express dissatisfaction with delays and lack of communication regarding arrival times. Additionally, some customers complain about cold temperatures inside the bus and issues with seats and charging ports not working properly.
Eagle Liner Cape Town Mthatha recent customer reviews
It was so bad, very slow as result we arrived at Ultra City Mtata at about 3:30 pm, it had no wiper during the rain, breaks were dead and broken windscreen infront of the driver
Poor services the bus was not in good condition it stopped before we even get in Bellville
I enjoyed being able to charge my phone, but the bus wause my money s stuck stuck 2 times, i had to use my money from Cradock to Mtata because I was rushing to the interviews.
Based on 665 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $26.00
Big Sky Cape Town Mthatha recent customer reviews
I enjoyed everything..
The bus was clean, nice and warm. What I didn't like was the toilet which was not that much clean, no soap and little water coming out to wash your hands. At do santizer if they is no water.
Based on 41 reviews, the company was rated 1.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $18.00
APMWC Cape Town Mthatha recent customer reviews
Was very bad, will never book it agai
Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.
Intercity Xpress Cape Town Mthatha recent customer reviews
It was good journey
Very poor service I would never take this bus again ,Rude employer's at cape town station not pancual with time at all we are late with 4 hours imagine
Your service is very bad i took a bus from cape town 17:45 bus was arrived buy 19:00 iget home by 18:00 i don't think i will take intercity bus its better to go to taxi rank 🤞🤞🤞
Cape Town to Mthatha Buses
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Daily Departures | 69 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:00AM - 9:00PM |
Minimum Price | $22 |
Average Ticket Price | $32 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 10h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 18h5m |
Distance | 619 miles (997 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, APM WC, Intercity Xpress |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Mthatha?
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Bus Station - Civic CentreOld Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Bus Station - Old Marine DriveSasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Bellville8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Civic CentreMthatha Railway Station, Cnr King Edward Street and Frere Rd, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Umtata / Mthatha Railway StationShell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra CityKing Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
Umtata StationFrequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Mthatha
The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to Mthatha is $32. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town 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!
The average travel time between Cape Town and Mthatha is around 18h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h. This is the time it takes to travel the 623 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Cape Town to Mthatha can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 69 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Mthatha by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Cape Town to Mthatha, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Eagle Liner, Big Sky.
Buses traveling between Cape Town and Mthatha leave from Bellville or Bus Station - Civic Centre and arrive at Umtata / Mthatha Railway Station, Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, Umtata Station.
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Mthatha, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $55 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2024-03-20.
Usually BADELA 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?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
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Buses Going to Cape Town
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- Mossel Bay - Cape Town
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- Bus Butterworth - Cape Town
- Welkom - Cape Town
- Bus from Idutywa to Cape Town
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Cape Town
- Klerksdorp - Cape Town
- Bus from Kokstad to Cape Town
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- Cofimvaba - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
Buses Leaving from Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Pretoria
- Mthatha - Port Elizabeth
- Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein
- Bus Mthatha - East London
- Mthatha - Port Shepstone
- Bus from Mthatha to Germiston
- Bus Mthatha - Pietermaritzburg
- Mthatha - Welkom
- Bus from Mthatha to Klerksdorp
- Bus Mthatha - George
- Mthatha - Bellville
- Bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North
- Bus Mthatha - Midrand
- Mthatha - Grahamstown
Buses Going to Mthatha
- Bus from Durban to Mthatha
- Bus Pretoria - Mthatha
- Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- Bus from East London to Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Mthatha
- Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus from Germiston to Mthatha
- Bus Midrand - Mthatha
- Bellville - Mthatha
- Bus from Welkom to Mthatha
- Bus Klerksdorp - Mthatha
- Caledon - Mthatha
- Bus from Grahamstown to Mthatha
- Bus George - Mthatha
- Queenstown - Mthatha
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Mthatha to Cape Town
- Bus Cape Town - Queenstown
- Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
- Bus Durban - Cape Town
- Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Bus Cape Town - Durban
- Bloemfontein - Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to King William’s Town
- Bus Johannesburg - East London
- Bloemfontein - Pretoria