Bus Mthatha to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

today

$28

tomorrow

$28

Thursday

$28

Friday

Saturday

$28

Sunday

$28

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	16h 15m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Delta Coaches	16h 40m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	First Class	$34	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:50:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Intercity Xpress	20h 20m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:20:00 PM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Intercape	17h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
APM	18h 0m	5:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	11:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	16h 15m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 2:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Intercape	20h 0m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 11:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	18h 0m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Delta Coaches	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 2:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercity Xpress	20h 20m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 2:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	16h 15m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 2:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Intercape	20h 0m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	18h 0m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Delta Coaches	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 2:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercity Xpress	20h 20m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 2:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	16h 15m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Intercape	20h 0m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	18h 0m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Delta Coaches	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercity Xpress	20h 20m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 2:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	16h 15m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 2:00:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Intercape	20h 0m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	18h 0m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Delta Coaches	16h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$34	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 2:30:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercity Xpress	20h 20m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:40 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 2:20:00 PM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Cape Town

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 109 daily buses from Mthatha to Cape Town. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 61 daily coaches between Mthatha and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 385 buses from Mthatha to Cape Town, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Cape Town, with 18 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/22/2026 costs just $24, from Eagle Liner

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 97 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Cape Town starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	15h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:20 PM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	97 Ø
Distance	623.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Big Sky Intercity, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, MAKALALATRANSPORT and Badela

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Cape Town

Every day, 97 buses from 8 bus companies leave Mthatha for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$34

Wednesday 09/09

$34

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$29

Saturday 09/12

$28

Sunday 09/13

$28

Monday 09/14

$29

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$33

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$28

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$34

Tuesday 09/22

$24

Wednesday 09/23

$28

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$28

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$24

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from $24, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Cape Town. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Cape Town, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Cape Town

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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town, 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 Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

APM from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	16h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:20 PM
Last Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	8/7/2026

Intercape from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	15h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	50 Ø
Found on	8/7/2026

Delta Coaches from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	16h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	2:50 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	8/7/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Mthatha - Cape Town

Luleka Butana, 5/3/2026

Service is very poor we had to wait for more than and hour waiting for another driver what is that sana sileqa uphangela very bad i service yenu especially kwi bus ezisuka eMthatha we are taken for gr ... Service is very poor we had to wait for more than and hour waiting for another driver what is that sana sileqa uphangela very bad i service yenu especially kwi bus ezisuka eMthatha we are taken for granted kwaBadela sana as if we don’t pay.

Nangamso , 1/4/2026

The bus toilet was dirty. The bus was very slow, the drivers said it has no power and they don’t know the reason,but we were never changed to another bus or alternative transportation,we travelled un ... The bus toilet was dirty. The bus was very slow, the drivers said it has no power and they don’t know the reason,but we were never changed to another bus or alternative transportation,we travelled until we got to Cape Town after 22 hours . Felt very unsafe as if I’m on final destination. And the numbers on the ticket aren’t helpful too as long the money is already on their side. It was an awful first experience of this bus. They need to do better .

Khulile Mbixane, 5/8/2025

I do not have a problem with the bus drivers reaching my bag but not in public at 40 Junction people seeing all mu underwear's that was very very inappropriate. That was supposed to be done in mthath ... I do not have a problem with the bus drivers reaching my bag but not in public at 40 Junction people seeing all mu underwear's that was very very inappropriate. That was supposed to be done in mthatha. The seat am sitting at, does not have charging points, the smell of the urine is unbearably. The Urine in the toilet is all over I wish there was a place to take pictures. What annoys me the most is the sit in front of me the person sitting there when she sleeps the sit comes to me. Isitulo sophukile ulala emadolwen kum lomntu I took this bus because i have an urgent matter Honestly I will never ever ever ride this bus due to these conditions and how rude they drivers were when opening my suitcase acting as the Police. I regret not taking a taxi or intercape.

milani mgutyana, 12/22/2024

If there was an option to give a rating of ZERO stars out of the 5 starts, i would! Sh*t! Why are we suppose to be commuting with cockroaches?! When i woke up at night it was one hell of a nightmare. ... If there was an option to give a rating of ZERO stars out of the 5 starts, i would! Sh*t! Why are we suppose to be commuting with cockroaches?! When i woke up at night it was one hell of a nightmare. Coachroaches all over the bloody bus. SEE ME NOW, SEE ME NO MORE!

FLORENCE, 11/5/2024

Pathetic service, drivers were rude, talking loud. Bus smell of urine, they shoukd constantly disenfact it. Left my bag on board and had the most horrible reception from their clerk Joy when I went to ... Pathetic service, drivers were rude, talking loud. Bus smell of urine, they shoukd constantly disenfact it. Left my bag on board and had the most horrible reception from their clerk Joy when I went to report it. The bus was still enroute to the depo so the bag was definitely still on board. She made MD wait for 2 hours to be told that it wasn't found. The bus I was on was 726. The staff are dishonest so do not leave anything behind.

Nosipho, 10/28/2024

The service is horrible no communication at all. I do not recommend this bus at all. I will never book it.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Cape Town

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Cape Town

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Cape Town bus

How much does a Mthatha Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 16h 15m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 97 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Cape Town is offered by Badela and takes 15h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Mthatha starts at 1:20 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 Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Cape Town starts at 5:00 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 Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Cape Town, 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 Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Cape Town

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