Bus Mthatha to Grahamstown: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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

today

$20

tomorrow

$20

Sunday

$20

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	6h 55m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 3:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Intercity Xpress	6h 0m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:45 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
APM	5h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:00 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Eagle Liner	6h 20m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 5m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
APM	6h 35m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 55m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Eagle Liner	6h 20m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	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, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Eagle Liner	6h 20m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	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, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 35m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	6h 35m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 55m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Eagle Liner	6h 20m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	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, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 5m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
APM	6h 35m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:15 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Eagle Liner	6h 20m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Big Sky Intercity	6h 35m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$27	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
APM	6h 15m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:15 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$31	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 25m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 55m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Eagle Liner	6h 20m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	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, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Eagle Liner	6h 5m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercity Xpress	5h 55m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Grahamstown

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 50 daily buses from Mthatha to Grahamstown. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Mthatha and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 89 buses from Mthatha to Grahamstown, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Grahamstown, with 18 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $20, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 28 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Grahamstown starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:45 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	176.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Grahamstown

Every day, 28 buses from 5 bus companies leave Mthatha for Grahamstown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 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

$20

Saturday 07/25

$21

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$21

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$20

Wednesday 08/05

$20

Thursday 08/06

$25

Friday 08/07

$25

Saturday 08/08

$29

Sunday 08/09

$29

Monday 08/10

$29

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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

With a price starting from $20, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Grahamstown, with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown, 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 Grahamstown are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

Big Sky Intercity from Mthatha to Grahamstown

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Mthatha to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Bus	10:55 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Grahamstown

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Mthatha Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 6h 55m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Grahamstown.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Grahamstown bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Grahamstown take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown is offered by APM and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown from Mthatha starts at 1:45 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 Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Grahamstown starts at 11:55 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 Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Grahamstown, 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 Grahamstown?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Grahamstown

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