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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

1:40AM
6h50m
8:30AM
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Cheapest
Mthatha - Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Cheapest
1:40AM
6h20m
8:00AM
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
2nd Cheapest
Mthatha - Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)
2nd Cheapest
5:10PM
5h40m
10:50PM
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Fastest
Mthatha - Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)
Fastest
12:45AM
6h55m
7:40AM
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Mthatha - Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
12:45AM
6h55m
7:40AM
Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
Mthatha - Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Bus Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure12:45 AM
Distance170 miles (274 km)
Latest bus departure6:10 PM

Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures19
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:45AM - 6:10PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$25
Minimum Trip Duration5h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h15m
Distance170 miles (274 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteIntercape, APM WC, Delta Coaches, Big Sky, Eagle Liner
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha

The bus is the best choice to get to Mthatha without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha takes around 6h 15m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 167 miles (269 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha is 167 miles (269 km).

You can choose from 19 travel times and travel with Intercape, APM WC and Delta Coaches. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha may vary. Simplify your trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 12:45 AM and 6:10 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha start their journey at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) and wind up at Umtata / Mthatha Railway Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $10 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Mthatha from Pietermaritzburg.

You can expect to pay around $25 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $10 and $64, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/26
$18
03/27
$21
03/28
$21
Today
$21
03/30
No data
03/31
$21
04/01
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04/02
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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha was searched and found on Mar 26, 2024 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $54 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha based on the last 3 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2024-03-31.

Usually pacificblues 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 Pietermaritzburg and Mthatha!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg

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