How do I get from Mthatha to Durban without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Durban without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Durban?

Traveling from Mthatha to Durban takes around 7h 10m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 3h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 179 miles (289 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Mthatha from Durban?

Mthatha and Durban are 179 miles (289 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Mthatha to Durban leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City and arrive at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Mthatha to Durban?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. $17 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Durban from Mthatha.

How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Durban cost?

The bus ticket costs $33 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $17 and $61, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are BAT Centre, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Campbell Collections, Wilson’s Wharf and The Golden Mile & Beaches.

Can I take an overnight bus from Mthatha to Durban?

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Mthatha to Durban. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Mthatha to Durban Bus Tickets

TodayMay 1

from $22

TomorrowMay 2

from $25

SatMay 3

from $22

SunMay 4

from $22

MonMay 5

from $22

TueMay 6

from $22

WedMay 7

from $22

ThuMay 8

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 2 at 1:20pm
Departure city: Mthatha
Departure location: Umtata Station
Arrival time: May 2 at 8:25pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 2 at 4:05am
Departure city: Mthatha
Departure location: Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)
Arrival time: May 2 at 10:25am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 20m
Departure time: May 2 at 1:50am
Departure city: Mthatha
Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Arrival time: May 2 at 8:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 55m
Departure time: May 2 at 3:45am
Departure city: Mthatha
Departure location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Arrival time: May 2 at 10:25am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m
Departure time: May 2 at 1:05pm
Departure city: Mthatha
Departure location: Mthatha Shell Ultra City
Arrival time: May 2 at 8:25pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 20m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $61	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average Price$41 - $41	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Mthatha to Durban

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durban. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mthatha to Durban: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33

Average bus trip duration7h 10m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure1:50am

Distance180 miles (289 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,485 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape buses are praised for their comfortable seats and friendly, disciplined drivers who provide a caring service. However, several users have noted that the buses often run late due to various issues such as delays in communication or mechanical problems like mirror malfunctions. Despite these challenges, many still choose Intercape for long-distance travel because of its overall good service quality.

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Durban recent customer reviews

arrival two hours late. Toilet dirty with taps not working. One of the drivers was a bit reckless on the road.

Michelle J.

April 2, 2025

It was very bad. Lots of problems The bus was supposed to be at the station departing by 03:45 but only arrived at 05:00. The bus was not served had a break down in the way and we waited for two hours. Poor communication from intercape and passengers , as there was not even a word or update that the bus is late or have breakdown Poor hospitality drivers are not civilized Toilet stinking the while bus and not even cleaned

Mbuso M.

March 7, 2025

The communication of delays was prompt and the drivers we friendly and kind. The only thing I was dissatisfied with was the mirror problem that delays us in Pietermaritzburg

Xolile R.

February 9, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,106 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2106 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $27.00

Big Sky Mthatha Durban recent customer reviews

The bus delayed for 3 hours and in the bus the charging port weren’t working at all

Olwethu M.

March 29, 2024

Very dirty and smelling

Zizipho H.

April 13, 2024

The ride was comfortable

Esona B.

March 31, 2024

APM WC

2/51,745 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

Intercity Xpress

3/58,845 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Users have shared positive experiences highlighting the comfort of the buses, friendly and helpful drivers, and overall enjoyable trips with safe luggage handling. However, some reviews mention occasional delays in arrival times and instances where buses were full or broke down. Despite these issues, many travelers appreciated their journeys for being comfortable and well-managed by attentive staff.

Intercity Xpress Mthatha Durban recent customer reviews

Perfect but passengers must stop play videos live or music without earphones. It disturbs those who needs peace.

Zuko M.

April 24, 2025

I don’t think I will ever use that bus ever again. the bus was supposed to leave Mthatha station at about 13:20 but it only arrived at about 14:29 no excuse nothing when it arrived at Durban they didn’t drove to Kings way Totalenergy bus stop they pass it remember it was 21:00 at night they take a wrong route N2 north than they made a u turn come back again l ended up jumping off at clarwood 😒😒😒l will never use this bus again they don’t care about our safety how can u book a bus for certain time and it arrives with their own time than after they don’t use a proper route l had to use a cabin and pay a lot of money because of people who don’t care about passengers safety in the morning am going to share this with the social media platform

Sindiswa D.

April 8, 2025

The bus arrived 2 hours late and it was full when it arrived so another bus had to come take some people in order for us to get in the bus .

Sanda D.

March 21, 2025

Jacobs Coaches

2/574 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.8

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,659 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,660 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Mthatha to Durban Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Durban?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Frequently asked questions for your trip Mthatha - Durban

How do I get from Mthatha to Durban without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Durban?
How far is Mthatha from Durban?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Durban?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Mthatha to Durban?
How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Durban cost?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?
Can I take an overnight bus from Mthatha to Durban?

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04/29

$22

04/30

$34

Today

$22

05/02

$25

05/03

$22

05/04

$22

05/05

$22

05/06

$22

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Durban was searched and found on Apr 29, 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 Mthatha to Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $42 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-05-03.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Mthatha and Durban!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Mthatha to Durban, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mthatha to Durban will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Mthatha to Durban, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Durban?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Mthatha - Durban

How do I get from Mthatha to Durban without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Durban?

How far is Mthatha from Durban?

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

What is the cheapest way to travel from Mthatha to Durban?

How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Durban cost?

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Can I take an overnight bus from Mthatha to Durban?

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