How far is Mossel Bay from Mthatha?

The distance between the two cities is 425 miles (685 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mossel Bay to Mthatha?

Most of the buses traveling from Mossel Bay to Mthatha leave from Mossel Bay and arrive at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Mossel Bay to Mthatha from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Mossel Bay to Mthatha on November 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	MOSSEL BAY	12h 40m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
12:35am	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	14h 5m	2:40pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
12:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	14h 50m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
11:45pm	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	13h 20m	1:05pm	Umtata Station	No tags
11:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	13h 55m	1:45pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Mossel Bay to Mthatha on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	MOSSEL BAY	12h 40m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
12:20am	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	13h 20m	1:40pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
11:45pm	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	13h 20m	1:05pm	Umtata Station	No tags
11:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	13h 55m	1:45pm	Umtata Station	No tags
12:20am	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	13h 20m	1:40pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Mossel Bay to Mthatha on November 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	MOSSEL BAY	12h 40m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
12:20am	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	13h 20m	1:40pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
12:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	14h 50m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
11:45pm	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	13h 20m	1:05pm	Umtata Station	No tags
11:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	13h 55m	1:45pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Mossel Bay to Mthatha on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	MOSSEL BAY	12h 40m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
12:20am	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	13h 20m	1:40pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
12:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	14h 50m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
11:45pm	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	13h 20m	1:05pm	Umtata Station	No tags
11:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	13h 55m	1:45pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Mossel Bay to Mthatha on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	MOSSEL BAY	12h 40m	9:40am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
12:20am	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	13h 20m	1:40pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
12:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	14h 50m	3:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
11:45pm	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	13h 20m	1:05pm	Umtata Station	No tags
11:50pm	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	13h 55m	1:45pm	Umtata Station	No tags

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Get from Mossel Bay to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

425 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mossel Bay to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47

Average bus trip duration13h 45m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance425 miles (685 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,512 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to user feedback, the trip with Intercape was excellent. However, there were reports of a bus breakdown and lack of communication regarding this issue during another journey.

Intercape Mainliner Mossel Bay Mthatha recent customer reviews

I was not happy with the hygiene of the toilet, it was extremely unbearable to use it.

Sphokuhle M.

January 9, 2024

my trip with intercape was excellent

Johnson J.

September 23, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,767 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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 Mossel Bay Mthatha recent customer reviews

Travel Time and driving

Siwaphiwe M.

November 12, 2024

Eagle Liner

2.5/510,133 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting satisfaction with the service and cleanliness of the bus. However, there were some concerns about non-functional toilets and drivers being perceived as impatient or rude. Overall, travelers appreciated their trips despite these minor issues.

Eagle Liner Mossel Bay Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus arrived earlier and the bus was clean except for the toilet not working.I had a great trip but the drivers were impatient and rude shame.

Yolisa B.

January 27, 2025

I was very happy and satisfied with the service there, there was nothing I could criticize about the bus

Inga M.

November 1, 2024

It was good I enjoyed

Babalwa B.

June 10, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,906 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,638 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2638 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $23

APMWC Mossel Bay Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was Very late instead of 9 we reach Mtata 14:00 and the bus is wet it's training inside

Nolubabalo T.

October 2, 2025

Too much Crocoroshe in the bus and it stuck somewhere with no diesel what a shame.

Mtutuzeli M.

August 7, 2025

I was very disappointed because the bus didn't came on time it was late with 2hours I ended up Councilling my Ticket because I was not gonna make the Time where I was going and when I tried to call the offices they don't pick up the calls they don't communicate anything with us.

Zikhona M.

February 4, 2025

Flexi City Connect

2/514 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.2

Wifi0

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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Where are the popular stops in Mossel Bay and Mthatha?

Stops in Mossel Bay

A - Mossel Bay

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Mossel Bay - Mthatha

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

Best price found

10/31

$22

11/01

$22

Today

$36

11/03

$23

11/04

$23

11/05

$23

11/06

$23

11/07

$22

The cheapest trip from Mossel Bay to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $64 for a bus ticket from Mossel Bay to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Intercape, 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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