Bus Ngcobo to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ngcobo to Mthatha from various bus operators like Intercape, MAKALALATRANSPORT or Badela for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 35m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
City to City	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 8:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Badela	2h 0m	8:45 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 8:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 15m	11:05 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 10m	8:15 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	9:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 10m	9:30 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 10m	10:00 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:10 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 10m	10:30 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:40 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 35m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Intercape	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
City to City	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Badela	2h 0m	8:45 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 15m	11:05 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 15m	8:00 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	9:15 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Badela	2h 0m	8:45 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 15m	11:05 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 0m	9:15 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 35m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
City to City	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Badela	2h 0m	8:45 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 15m	11:05 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 10m	8:15 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	9:25 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Badela	2h 0m	8:45 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 15m	11:05 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 0m	9:15 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 30m	8:00 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	9:30 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
City to City	1h 50m	8:25 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:15 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	1h 10m	9:30 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:40 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Badela	2h 0m	8:45 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Badela goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:45:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 15m	11:05 AM	Ngcobo	Bus Station	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Bus Station, Ngcobo (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/4/2026 costs just $18, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Ngcobo to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, MAKALALATRANSPORT and Badela that travel 19 times every day by bus from Ngcobo to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ngcobo to Mthatha starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	0h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	47.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Badela, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Ngcobo to Mthatha

Every day, 19 buses from 5 bus companies leave Ngcobo for Mthatha: 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

$18

Sunday 07/26

$18

Monday 07/27

$18

Tuesday 07/28

$18

Wednesday 07/29

$18

Thursday 07/30

$18

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$24

Saturday 08/08

$24

Sunday 08/09

$37

Monday 08/10

$24

Tuesday 08/11

$25

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Ngcobo to Mthatha

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 Ngcobo to Mthatha 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 Ngcobo to Mthatha, 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 Ngcobo to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ngcobo and Mthatha

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

Bus Station

Coghlan

Shell Service Station

Elliot Rd

Market St

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ngcobo to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Ngcobo to Mthatha bus

How much does a Ngcobo Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 1h 10m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mthatha.

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

Every day, the Ngcobo to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Ngcobo to Mthatha is offered by MAKALALATRANSPORT and takes 0h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ngcobo to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Ngcobo starts at 8:00 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 Ngcobo to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Ngcobo for Mthatha starts at 11:05 AM. 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 Ngcobo Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Ngcobo to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, MAKALALATRANSPORT and Badela. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ngcobo and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Ngcobo and Mthatha 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, MAKALALATRANSPORT and Badela.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ngcobo and to Mthatha

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