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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today
$46
tomorrow
$30
Saturday
$32
Sunday
$32
Monday
$30
Tuesday
$34
Wednesday
$34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 12h 10m 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:10 AM Mthatha Shell Ultra City  Economy $46
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $49
Eagle Liner 14h 0m 5:20 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:20 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $50
Citiliner 12h 50m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $50
Intercity Xpress 12h 55m 6:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:25 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Mthatha via Germiston, you can save more than $8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 17%
      12h 20m
      Johannesburg
      8 mi
      6:50 PM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      7:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Shell Ultra City
      0 mi
      Economy
      $38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 14h 0m 7:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:30 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $30
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $31
Greyhound South Africa 12h 50m 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
City to City 12h 20m 7:40 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
Eagle Liner 13h 45m 5:20 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 17h 35m 5:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 11:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $33
Greyhound South Africa 12h 50m 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
City to City 12h 20m 7:40 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
Eagle Liner 13h 45m 5:20 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 17h 35m 5:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 11:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
City to City 12h 20m 7:40 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
Eagle Liner 13h 45m 5:20 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:05 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $37
Intercity Xpress 14h 15m 8:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 10:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $41

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
APM 13h 15m 6:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:15 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $30
Luvalo Brothers Transport 13h 15m 7:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $32
Intercape 13h 35m 7:55 PM Johannesburg Engen Grasmere 1 Stop South Gas Station 9:30 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $34
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
City to City 12h 20m 7:40 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 13h 0m 6:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $34
Citiliner 12h 50m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $34
Luvalo Brothers Transport 13h 15m 7:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $34
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
City to City 12h 20m 7:40 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Mthatha via Germiston, you can save more than $-9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12h 20m
      Johannesburg
      8 mi
      6:50 PM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      7:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Tembuland Gas Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $43

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 13h 0m 6:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $34
Luvalo Brothers Transport 13h 15m 7:30 PM Johannesburg Park Station 8:45 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $35
Greyhound South Africa 12h 50m 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
Citiliner 12h 50m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:50 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
Delta Coaches 13h 55m 7:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Mthatha Station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Mthatha via Germiston, you can save more than $-10? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12h 20m
      Johannesburg
      8 mi
      6:50 PM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      7:10 AM
      Mthatha
      Tembuland Gas Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $44

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha is $25 on 4/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 79 daily buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 56 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Mthatha.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 331 buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha, with 124 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner that travel 65 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Mthatha starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus $25
Fastest Bus 11h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 65 Ø
Distance 375.0 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Citiliner, Luvalo Brothers Transport, City to City and 1 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Every day, 65 buses from 11 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/29
Monday 03/30
Tuesday 03/31
Wednesday 04/01
Thursday 04/02
$49
Friday 04/03
$30
Saturday 04/04
$32
Sunday 04/05
$36
Monday 04/06
$30
Tuesday 04/07
$34
Wednesday 04/08
$34
Thursday 04/09
$31
Friday 04/10
$31
Saturday 04/11
$28
Sunday 04/12
$28
Monday 04/13
$28
Tuesday 04/14
$31
Wednesday 04/15
$28
Thursday 04/16
$28
Friday 04/17
$28
Saturday 04/18
$31
Sunday 04/19
$25
Monday 04/20
$25
Tuesday 04/21
$28
Wednesday 04/22
$28
Thursday 04/23
$28
Friday 04/24
$34
Saturday 04/25

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Mthatha

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Mthatha, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $25, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Mthatha, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Mthatha in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Mthatha

These are the most booked bus companies between Johannesburg to Mthatha from our users.

Intercape from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Johannesburg to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 11h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 33 Ø
Found on 4/2/2026

Delta Coaches from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Delta Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route Johannesburg to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 13h 55m
Earliest Bus 7:05 PM
Last Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 4/2/2026

APM from Johannesburg to Mthatha

APM

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Johannesburg to Mthatha:

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 13h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 PM
Last Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 4/1/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Mthatha

Luvalo Brothers Transport
Othawe , 12/19/2025
The bus was late by an hour for the 6pm ticket. The drivers are rude and speeding and when told to limit speed they tell customers they have been drivers for long,they will not be told by passengers h ... The bus was late by an hour for the 6pm ticket. The drivers are rude and speeding and when told to limit speed they tell customers they have been drivers for long,they will not be told by passengers how to drive,the musiic is loud loud even in the am. I would highly not recommend it to anyone.
APM
Amahle Hlazo, 6/30/2025

The bus arrived supper late and it was dirty i missed my daughters hospital appointment..and my daughter got sick on the bus no one cared

Delta Coaches
Andrea hlazo , 2/1/2025
The bus is so not good and I won't recommend it to someone else as the service was bad ,the punctuality of time sucks 😭i had to also run after the bus even when it was the bus that was running late,a ... The bus is so not good and I won't recommend it to someone else as the service was bad ,the punctuality of time sucks 😭i had to also run after the bus even when it was the bus that was running late,and can you actually believe that the bus got stuck while we were in the middle of nowhere,so guys do yourself a favor and never book this bus especially if you are in a hurry

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Mthatha

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg and Mthatha.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha? Or which bus companies serve the route Johannesburg to Mthatha? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Mthatha bus

How much does a Johannesburg Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 14h 0m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johannesburg to Mthatha?

This route is offered by 11 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mthatha.

On average, how many connections are available from Johannesburg to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 65 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johannesburg to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha is offered by City to City and takes 11h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Johannesburg starts at 5:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Mthatha starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Johannesburg Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Mthatha by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Johannesburg to Mthatha bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Johannesburg Mthatha bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Johannesburg Mthatha bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Johannesburg to Mthatha?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 65 daily trips between Johannesburg and Mthatha. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Johannesburg to Mthatha?

Prices and availability for 65 trips between Johannesburg and Mthatha change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johannesburg to Mthatha

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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