Bus Mthatha to Aliwal North: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North

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

today

$25

tomorrow

$25

Monday

$25

Tuesday

$28

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$25

Friday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 35m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 55m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 35m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:40 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 55m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 35m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 55m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	6h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:40 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage		Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
	Intercape	6h 55m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage		Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	5h 40m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:10 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Eagle Liner	5h 20m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Tembuland Gas Station	8:10 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Tembuland Gas Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:50:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
APM	6h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 PM	Aliwal North	Engen Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Engen Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
APM	6h 15m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:30 PM	Aliwal North	Engen Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:15:00 PM to Engen Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 35m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 55m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	6h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:40 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 35m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Intercape	7h 10m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:20 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:10:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	7h 10m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Intercape	6h 55m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	9:25 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercape	6h 10m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:40 PM	Aliwal North	Shell Garage	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage, Aliwal North (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $23, from Eagle Liner

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 5 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Aliwal North starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	137.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Aliwal North

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Mthatha for Aliwal North: 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

$25

Sunday 07/26

$25

Monday 07/27

$25

Tuesday 07/28

$28

Wednesday 07/29

$28

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$25

Sunday 08/02

$27

Monday 08/03

$25

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$27

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$29

Saturday 08/08

$27

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$27

Tuesday 08/11

$28

Wednesday 08/12

$28

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Aliwal North

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 Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North, 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 Aliwal North are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Aliwal North

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

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Aliwal North

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Mthatha to Aliwal North:

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	2:50 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Mthatha - Aliwal North

Ndumiso Duffy, 11/1/2024

The bus was delayed with one and half hour, the employees are rude and unprofessional. And lastly the bus is a scrap..

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Aliwal North

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Shell Garage

Oranje Dienssentrum, N6

Engen Garage

Bus Stop

Balmoral Hotel

N6 Guest Lodge

Burnett St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Aliwal North bus

How much does a Mthatha Aliwal North bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 5h 40m to reach Aliwal North. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $33. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Aliwal North.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 5h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North?

The earliest bus arriving in Aliwal North from Mthatha starts at 12:45 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 Aliwal North?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Aliwal North starts at 4:00 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 Aliwal North route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Aliwal North, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Mthatha and Aliwal North?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Aliwal North 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, APM and Eagle Liner.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Aliwal North

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