Bus Pinetown to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pinetown to Mthatha

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

today

$29

tomorrow

$28

Saturday

$26

Sunday

$28

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$26

Wednesday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 20m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 4:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Intercape	6h 35m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:05 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/23/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 25m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 7:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	6h 35m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:05 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/24/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 20m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 25m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	6h 35m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:05 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 20m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 45m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 20m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	10:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 45m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 25m	7:25 AM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	6h 40m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Intercape	6h 25m	5:25 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Intercape	6h 35m	4:30 PM	Pinetown	Bus Stop	11:05 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Pinetown (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Pinetown and Mthatha

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Pinetown to Mthatha. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Pinetown and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Pinetown to Mthatha, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pinetown and Mthatha, with 14 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $26, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Pinetown to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape and Big Sky Intercity that travel 7 times every day by bus from Pinetown to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pinetown to Mthatha starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Latest Bus	5:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	172.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Pinetown to Mthatha

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Pinetown for Mthatha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 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

$28

Friday 07/24

$34

Saturday 07/25

$26

Sunday 07/26

$28

Monday 07/27

$26

Tuesday 07/28

$26

Wednesday 07/29

$27

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$26

Saturday 08/01

$26

Sunday 08/02

$26

Monday 08/03

$30

Tuesday 08/04

$27

Wednesday 08/05

$30

Thursday 08/06

$42

Friday 08/07

$42

Saturday 08/08

$42

Sunday 08/09

$42

Monday 08/10

$42

Tuesday 08/11

$26

Wednesday 08/12

$26

Thursday 08/13

$26

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Pinetown to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $26, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pinetown to Mthatha. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pinetown to Mthatha, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Pinetown 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown to Mthatha are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pinetown to Mthatha

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

Intercape from Pinetown to Mthatha

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

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	5:25 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Pinetown and Mthatha

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

Bus Stop

NPN Auto Centre

Alexander Rd

Josiah Gumede Train Bus Stop

Josiah Gumede Road 86

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 Pinetown to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Pinetown to Mthatha bus

How much does a Pinetown Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 7h 25m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $42. 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 Pinetown to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Pinetown to Mthatha bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pinetown to Mthatha is offered by Intercape and takes 6h 20m. 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 Pinetown to Mthatha?

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Pinetown starts at 4:30 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 Pinetown to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Pinetown for Mthatha starts at 5:25 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 Pinetown Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Pinetown to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape 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 Pinetown and Mthatha?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pinetown and to Mthatha

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