Bus Mthatha to Riversdale - Compare all Companies

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

today

$38

tomorrow

$24

Monday

$24

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$24

Friday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	15h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercape	15h 55m	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:40 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:45:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Intercape	15h 20m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:50 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Intercape	14h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	1:55 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Intercape	15h 25m	11:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	2:55 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	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, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercity Xpress	15h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Intercape	15h 15m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:40 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:25:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
APM	13h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:00 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	16h 40m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	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, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Eagle Liner	14h 20m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Intercape	15h 15m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:40 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Intercape	15h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Intercity Xpress	15h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	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, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercity Xpress	15h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Intercape	15h 15m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Station	3:40 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
APM	13h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:00 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	16h 40m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercity Xpress	15h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Intercape	15h 50m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:50 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
APM	13h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:00 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	16h 10m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	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, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Eagle Liner	14h 20m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	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, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Intercity Xpress	15h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Intercity Xpress	14h 30m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Intercape	15h 15m	12:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	3:40 PM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 AM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 35m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:05 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Intercity Xpress	15h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:15 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Intercape	15h 20m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:50 AM	Riversdale	Shell Service Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Service Station, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
APM	13h 30m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	4:00 AM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Big Sky Intercity	16h 40m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	3:35 PM	Riversdale	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 10:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Riversdale (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Riversdale is $22 on 8/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Riversdale

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily buses from Mthatha to Riversdale. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Mthatha and Riversdale.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 86 buses from Mthatha to Riversdale, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Riversdale, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Riversdale

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 26 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Riversdale in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Riversdale starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	13h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	26 Ø
Distance	470.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Riversdale

Every day, 26 buses from 5 bus companies leave Mthatha for Riversdale: 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

$38

Sunday 07/26

$24

Monday 07/27

$38

Tuesday 07/28

$38

Wednesday 07/29

$38

Thursday 07/30

$38

Friday 07/31

$38

Saturday 08/01

$38

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$38

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$22

Thursday 08/06

$42

Friday 08/07

$53

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

$53

Monday 08/10

$22

Tuesday 08/11

$36

Wednesday 08/12

$36

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Riversdale

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

With a price starting from $22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Riversdale. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Riversdale, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Riversdale

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 Riversdale 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 Riversdale, 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 Riversdale are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Riversdale

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Shell Service Station

The Pitt Stop Cafe

N2, Riversdal (next to Spur)

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Riversdale

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Riversdale bus

How much does a Mthatha Riversdale bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 14h 35m to reach Riversdale. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Riversdale.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Riversdale bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Riversdale is offered by APM and takes 13h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Riversdale?

The earliest bus arriving in Riversdale from Mthatha starts at 11:00 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 Riversdale?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Riversdale starts at 11:45 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 Riversdale route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Riversdale, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM 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 Riversdale?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Riversdale

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