Bus Mthatha to Port Elizabeth - Compare all Companies

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

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$20

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$21

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$21

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 25m	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 12:05:00 AM to Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 55m	12:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Eagle Liner	8h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
APM	8h 10m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 50m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Eagle Liner	8h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercity Xpress	7h 20m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:10 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 55m	12:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
APM	8h 10m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 50m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:20 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 11:30:00 AM to Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Eagle Liner	8h 25m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	8:55 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Intercity Xpress	7h 45m	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:35 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 55m	12:35 AM	Mthatha	Station	8:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
APM	8h 10m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 9/13/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth is $20 on 9/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 78 daily buses from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 76 daily coaches between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 94 buses from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 77 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	77 Ø
Distance	246.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky Intercity, APM and Eagle Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

Every day, 77 buses from 5 bus companies leave Mthatha for Port Elizabeth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

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Thursday 09/10

$20

Friday 09/11

$21

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$21

Monday 09/14

$21

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

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Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$21

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Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$23

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

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

With a price starting from $20, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	43 Ø
Found on	8/22/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Port Elizabeth

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Port Elizabeth bus

How much does a Mthatha Port Elizabeth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 8h 25m to reach Port Elizabeth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Port Elizabeth.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Port Elizabeth bus route is served by approximately 77 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth is offered by APM and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth?

The earliest bus arriving in Port Elizabeth from Mthatha starts at 12:05 AM. 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 Port Elizabeth?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Port Elizabeth, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity. 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 Port Elizabeth?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha and Port Elizabeth 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 Big Sky Intercity.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Port Elizabeth

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