Bus Mthatha to Johannesburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

today

$23

tomorrow

$23

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

Friday

$21

Saturday

$22

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/7/2026 2:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
City to City	13h 45m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/7/2026 2:20:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/7/2026 2:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercity Xpress	13h 15m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/7/2026 3:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Intercape	13h 25m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/7/2026 4:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
City to City	13h 45m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:20:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Delta Coaches	14h 0m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	First Class	$29	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 2:50:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Intercity Xpress	13h 15m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/8/2026 3:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 2:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 2:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Delta Coaches	14h 0m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 2:50:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Intercity Xpress	13h 15m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Citiliner	13h 30m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/9/2026 4:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 2:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Delta Coaches	14h 50m	2:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 2:40:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
City to City	13h 45m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	4:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 2:20:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Intercity Xpress	13h 15m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 3:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	15h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:35 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Delta Coaches	14h 0m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 2:50:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Intercity Xpress	13h 15m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Citiliner	13h 30m	4:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Johannesburg

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 82 daily buses from Mthatha to Johannesburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 46 daily coaches between Mthatha and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 258 buses from Mthatha to Johannesburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Johannesburg, with 43 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/8/2026 costs just $21, from APM

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Intercity Xpress that travel 60 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Johannesburg starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Latest Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	60 Ø
Distance	375.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner, City to City and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Johannesburg

Every day, 60 buses from 9 bus companies leave Mthatha for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$22

Tuesday 09/08

$21

Wednesday 09/09

$23

Thursday 09/10

$22

Friday 09/11

$21

Saturday 09/12

$22

Sunday 09/13

$22

Monday 09/14

$23

Tuesday 09/15

$22

Wednesday 09/16

$22

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$23

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$22

Monday 09/21

$33

Tuesday 09/22

$26

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$22

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$22

Tuesday 09/29

$22

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Johannesburg, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:45 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

APM from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	13h 45m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	3:20 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Mthatha - Johannesburg

Mathapelo , 7/21/2026

I am highly disappointed and absurd about your services you don't treat us your customers as humans 😒

Loyiso , 7/5/2026

Worst experience ever. The aircon was not working. We were freezing from mthatha to Johannesburg

Lazola , 4/14/2026

Poor service till date I am still waiting for my refund. It's been 4 months....The experience is so tiring and frustrating. I don't know what to do anymore.

Mtsimba Sonwabiso, 1/26/2026

We as passenger were not treated equally in terms of payment. Passengers who boarded the bus at Umtata station were charged for luggage whereas passengers from Ultra City,Qumbu,Kokstad were not charge ... We as passenger were not treated equally in terms of payment. Passengers who boarded the bus at Umtata station were charged for luggage whereas passengers from Ultra City,Qumbu,Kokstad were not charged for luggage. I didn't even know if we were supposed to pay for suitcases.

Andy, 11/24/2025

The bus drivers were nice and communicated well with us passengers. The issue was the arrival times, the ticket had shown an arrival time of 06:50 only for us to arrive at Johannesburg Park Station wa ... The bus drivers were nice and communicated well with us passengers. The issue was the arrival times, the ticket had shown an arrival time of 06:50 only for us to arrive at Johannesburg Park Station way past 9 am on bus 607 from Mthatha to Johannesburg/Pretoria. It ended up causing me to miss my connecting bus as well. Their arrival times keep getting worse each trip.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Johannesburg

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Mthatha Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 15h 30m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Johannesburg.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 60 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg is offered by Intercape and takes 11h 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 Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Johannesburg starts at 6:35 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 Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg?

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

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

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 Johannesburg

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