Bus Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA): Compare prices and save money

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

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 35m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercity Xpress	2h 5m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Intercity Xpress	1h 35m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
APM	1h 40m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 35m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercity Xpress	2h 5m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
APM	1h 40m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 0m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
APM	1h 40m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Intercity Xpress	1h 35m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 0m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 35m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercity Xpress	2h 5m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
APM	1h 40m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 55m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 35m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercity Xpress	2h 5m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
APM	1h 40m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 55m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 50m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercity Xpress	1h 35m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:20 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
APM	1h 40m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	1:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Greyhound South Africa	2h 0m	6:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 35m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercape	1h 50m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:05 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercape	1h 45m	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	2:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Intercape	2h 10m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Intercape	1h 55m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:25 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Butterworth (ZA)

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA). Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Mthatha and Butterworth (ZA).

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 120 buses from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA), while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Butterworth (ZA), with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/2/2026 costs just $17, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA)

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 26 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA) starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	26 Ø
Distance	63.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA)

Every day, 26 buses from 6 bus companies leave Mthatha for Butterworth (ZA): 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

$18

Thursday 07/30

$18

Friday 07/31

$18

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

$17

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$20

Saturday 08/08

$20

Sunday 08/09

$18

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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

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

With a price starting from $17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA). Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA), with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA)

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 Butterworth (ZA) 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 Butterworth (ZA), 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 Butterworth (ZA) are also emptier.

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

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Stop

High Street

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

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA) bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 1h 50m to reach Butterworth (ZA). Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $71. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Butterworth (ZA).

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA) bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA) is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Butterworth (ZA) from Mthatha starts at 12:30 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 Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA)?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Butterworth (ZA) starts at 11:45 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 Mthatha Butterworth (ZA) route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Butterworth (ZA), passengers can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Butterworth (ZA)?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Butterworth (ZA) 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 Intercity Xpress.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Butterworth (ZA)

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