Bus Mthatha to Somerset West - Compare all Companies

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

today

$36

tomorrow

$36

Monday

$36

Tuesday

$36

Wednesday

$36

Thursday

$36

Friday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	16h 0m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Intercape	19h 55m	11:25 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:20 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:25:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
APM	18h 0m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
APM	18h 20m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
APM	18h 0m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
APM	18h 20m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
APM	18h 0m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
APM	18h 20m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 25m	10:55 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:20 PM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
APM	18h 0m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
APM	18h 20m	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	16h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	19h 45m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Intercape	19h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	10:45 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Intercape	18h 55m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Intercape	16h 30m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:30 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Intercape	18h 35m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Somerset West	Shell Garage Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 AM to Shell Garage Station, Somerset West (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Somerset West is $33 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Somerset West

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Mthatha to Somerset West. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Mthatha and Somerset West.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 62 buses from Mthatha to Somerset West, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Somerset West, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Somerset West

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 16 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Somerset West in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Somerset West starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus	$33
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	602.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Somerset West

Every day, 16 buses from 3 bus companies leave Mthatha for Somerset West: 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

$36

Sunday 07/26

$36

Monday 07/27

$36

Tuesday 07/28

$36

Wednesday 07/29

$36

Thursday 07/30

$36

Friday 07/31

$36

Saturday 08/01

$36

Sunday 08/02

$36

Monday 08/03

$33

Tuesday 08/04

$33

Wednesday 08/05

$33

Thursday 08/06

$52

Friday 08/07

$52

Saturday 08/08

$52

Sunday 08/09

$52

Monday 08/10

$52

Tuesday 08/11

$40

Wednesday 08/12

$33

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

With a price starting from $33, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Somerset West. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Somerset West, with $33. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Somerset West

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 Somerset West 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 Somerset West, 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 Somerset West are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

Intercape from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

APM from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	17h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Last Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

Big Sky Intercity from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	19h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:55 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Somerset West

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

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Shell Garage Station

BP Garage

Main RD

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Somerset West

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Somerset West bus

How much does a Mthatha Somerset West bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $33 and takes 19h 15m to reach Somerset West. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Somerset West.

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

Every day, the Mthatha to Somerset West bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Somerset West take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Somerset West is offered by Intercape and takes 16h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Somerset West?

The earliest bus arriving in Somerset West from Mthatha starts at 2:30 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 Somerset West?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Somerset West 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 Somerset West route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Somerset West, 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 Somerset West?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Somerset West

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