Bus Mthatha to Kokstad: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$19

tomorrow

$19

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Delta Coaches	4h 35m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Eagle Liner	4h 25m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	2h 45m	6:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	9:05 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Delta Coaches	4h 15m	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Delta Coaches	4h 35m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Delta Coaches	4h 35m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	2h 50m	6:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Delta Coaches	4h 35m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	3h 20m	5:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	8:50 PM	Kokstad	Mount Currie Inn	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Mount Currie Inn, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
City to City	3h 50m	2:20 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:10 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Intercity Xpress	3h 25m	1:05 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
APM	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Delta Coaches	4h 35m	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:25 PM	Kokstad	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Delta Coaches goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Kokstad (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Kokstad

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 100 daily buses from Mthatha to Kokstad. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Mthatha and Kokstad.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 201 buses from Mthatha to Kokstad, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Kokstad, with 37 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $19, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Kokstad

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 53 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Kokstad in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Kokstad starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	53 Ø
Distance	81.3 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Citiliner and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Kokstad

Every day, 53 buses from 9 bus companies leave Mthatha for Kokstad: 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

$21

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$19

Monday 08/03

$19

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

$20

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$20

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

$20

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Kokstad

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

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Kokstad. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Kokstad, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Kokstad

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 Kokstad 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 Kokstad, 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 Kokstad are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Kokstad

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Bus Station

The Avenue 53

Mount Currie Inn

R56

Shell, Hope Service Station

Hope Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Kokstad

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Kokstad bus

How much does a Mthatha Kokstad bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 3h 20m to reach Kokstad. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kokstad.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Kokstad bus route is served by approximately 53 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Kokstad is offered by Intercape and takes 2h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Kokstad?

The earliest bus arriving in Kokstad from Mthatha starts at 2:00 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 Kokstad?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Kokstad starts at 11:25 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 Kokstad route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Kokstad, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. 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 Kokstad?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Kokstad 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, Intercity Xpress and APM.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Kokstad

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