Bus Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape): Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

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

today

from $37

tomorrow

Monday

from $23

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

from $23

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

Intercape

16h 40m

0

11:25 PM

Mthatha
Shell Ultra City

4:05 PM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$37

A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/26/2025 11:25:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person

Eagle Liner

15h 5m

0

12:30 PM

Mthatha
Station

3:35 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$23

A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2025 12:30:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner

14h 50m

0

12:45 PM

Mthatha
Tembuland Gas Station

3:35 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$23

A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2025 12:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercity Xpress

12h 55m

0

1:15 PM

Mthatha
Station

2:10 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$37

A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2025 1:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercity Xpress

12h 25m

0

1:45 PM

Mthatha
Shell Ultra City

2:10 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$37

A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2025 1:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape

17h 10m

0

10:55 PM

Mthatha
Station

4:05 PM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$37

A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 4/28/2025 10:55:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

Eagle Liner

15h 5m

0

12:30 PM

Mthatha
Station

3:35 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$23

A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2025 12:30:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Eagle Liner

14h 50m

0

12:45 PM

Mthatha
Tembuland Gas Station

3:35 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$23

A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2025 12:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Intercity Xpress

12h 55m

0

1:15 PM

Mthatha
Station

2:10 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$34

A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2025 1:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Intercity Xpress

12h 25m

0

1:45 PM

Mthatha
Shell Ultra City

2:10 AM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$34

A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2025 1:45:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Intercape

17h 10m

0

10:55 PM

Mthatha
Station

4:05 PM

Heidelberg (Cape)
Engen Garage

0

Economy

$37

A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 5/1/2025 10:55:00 PM to Engen Garage, Heidelberg (Cape) (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape)

See here how frequent the connections between Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape) are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape). Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape).

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape), while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape), with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 5 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	12h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:25 PM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	486.6 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

Every day, 5 buses from 4 bus companies leave Mthatha for Heidelberg (Cape): in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/20

Monday 04/21

Tuesday 04/22

Wednesday 04/23

Thursday 04/24

Friday 04/25

Saturday 04/26

$37

Sunday 04/27

Monday 04/28

$23

Tuesday 04/29

Wednesday 04/30

Thursday 05/01

$23

Friday 05/02

Saturday 05/03

$23

Sunday 05/04

$36

Monday 05/05

Tuesday 05/06

Wednesday 05/07

Thursday 05/08

Friday 05/09

Saturday 05/10

Sunday 05/11

Monday 05/12

Tuesday 05/13

Wednesday 05/14

Thursday 05/15

Friday 05/16

Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape), for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape). Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape), with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

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 Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape), 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

These are the most booked bus companies between Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) from our users.

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape):

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	14h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Last Bus	12:45 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	4/23/2025

Intercity Xpress from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape):

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	12h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:15 PM
Last Bus	1:45 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	4/23/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape)

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape).

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Engen Garage

Eksteen St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) bus

How much does a Mthatha Heidelberg (Cape) bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 15h 5m to reach Heidelberg (Cape). Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Heidelberg (Cape).

On average, how many connections are available from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) each day?

Every day, the Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 12h 25m. 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)?

The earliest bus arriving in Heidelberg (Cape) from Mthatha starts at 11:25 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Heidelberg (Cape) starts at 11:25 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 Mthatha Heidelberg (Cape) route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape)?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Heidelberg (Cape) 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Mthatha Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Mthatha Heidelberg (Cape) 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape) on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mthatha to Heidelberg (Cape)

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Heidelberg (Cape)

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Mthatha and to Heidelberg (Cape). Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!