Bus Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or APM for the next days.

today

$40

tomorrow

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercity Xpress	1h 35m	9:45 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:20 PM	Mthatha	Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 9:45:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
	Greyhound South Africa	2h 0m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	6:30 PM	Mthatha	Station		Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha via Dutywa, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- City to City
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:25 AM
  
  Butterworth (ZA)
  Bus Stop
  
  8:55 AM
  
  Dutywa
  BP Garage
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:25:00 AM to BP Garage, Dutywa (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Intercape
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Dutywa
  BP Garage
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Mthatha
  Shell Ultra City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from BP Garage, Dutywa (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 45m	9:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Intercity Xpress	1h 30m	11:30 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	2h 5m	1:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:00 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 20m	10:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 45m	9:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Eagle Liner	1h 45m	12:00 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Intercity Xpress	1h 30m	11:30 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	2h 5m	1:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
APM	1h 5m	8:35 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:35:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:00 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Intercity Xpress	1h 30m	11:30 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 50m	1:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	3:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
APM	1h 5m	8:35 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:35:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 5m	9:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercape	1h 50m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	3:55 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	2h 5m	12:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	2:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 20m	10:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 45m	9:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:00 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Intercity Xpress	1h 30m	11:30 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	1h 15m	8:35 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:35:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 20m	10:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 45m	9:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:00 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:00:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Intercity Xpress	1h 30m	11:30 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
APM	1h 15m	8:35 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:35:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 20m	10:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha is $18 on 7/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Butterworth (ZA) and Mthatha

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Butterworth (ZA) and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 72 buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Butterworth (ZA) and Mthatha, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 21 times every day by bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Latest Bus	9:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	63.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa and MAKALALATRANSPORT

Cheapest bus connections from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha

Every day, 21 buses from 7 bus companies leave Butterworth (ZA) for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$18

Sunday 07/26

$18

Monday 07/27

$18

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

$21

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $18, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Butterworth (ZA) 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 Butterworth (ZA) 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 Butterworth (ZA) 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 Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Butterworth (ZA) and Mthatha

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

Bus Stop

High Street

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha bus

How much does a Butterworth (ZA) Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 1h 45m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha?

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $58. 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 Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha is offered by APM and takes 1h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Butterworth (ZA) starts at 4:30 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 Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Butterworth (ZA) for Mthatha starts at 9:45 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 Butterworth (ZA) Mthatha route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Butterworth (ZA) and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Butterworth (ZA) 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 APM.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Butterworth (ZA) to Mthatha

Economy

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

More bus routes to Butterworth (ZA) and to Mthatha

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