Bus Port Shepstone to Mthatha: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Shepstone to Mthatha

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

today

$25

tomorrow

$22

Monday

$24

Tuesday

$25

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$22

Friday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	5h 30m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City		Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/25/2026 6:35:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	5h 50m	9:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Station		Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
	Intercape	5h 5m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station		Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	5:55 PM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	5h 30m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
APM	3h 55m	8:30 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercape	5h 5m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	8:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	5h 5m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station		Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
	Intercape	5h 30m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City		Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	5:55 PM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	5h 30m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	12:05 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Intercape	5h 5m	6:35 PM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	11:40 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
APM	3h 55m	8:30 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	8:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	9:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 15m	9:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	3:35 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	5:55 PM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
APM	3h 55m	8:30 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	8:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	9:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	3:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 15m	9:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Shell Garage	3:35 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Garage, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
APM	3h 55m	8:30 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Intercity Xpress	5h 50m	5:55 PM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 PM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercity Xpress	4h 50m	8:20 AM	Port Shepstone	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mthatha	Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Central Bus Station, Port Shepstone (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 AM to Station, Mthatha (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Port Shepstone and Mthatha

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Port Shepstone to Mthatha. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Port Shepstone and Mthatha.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 25 buses from Port Shepstone to Mthatha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Shepstone and Mthatha, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/24/2026 costs just $19, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Port Shepstone to Mthatha

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 7 times every day by bus from Port Shepstone to Mthatha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Shepstone to Mthatha starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:35 PM
Latest Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	114.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Port Shepstone to Mthatha

Every day, 7 buses from 4 bus companies leave Port Shepstone 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

$22

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$25

Thursday 07/30

$22

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$24

Monday 08/03

$22

Tuesday 08/04

$26

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$31

Friday 08/07

$31

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$48

Tuesday 08/11

$22

Wednesday 08/12

$24

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Port Shepstone to Mthatha

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

With a price starting from $19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Shepstone to Mthatha. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Shepstone to Mthatha, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone to Mthatha are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Port Shepstone and Mthatha

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

Central Bus Station

R620 Port Shepstone

Umtentweni

The Bedford

Bisset St

Mbango

Shell Garage

Bisset Street 9

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 Port Shepstone to Mthatha

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

FAQs about the Port Shepstone to Mthatha bus

How much does a Port Shepstone Mthatha bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 5h 50m to reach Mthatha. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $71. 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 Port Shepstone to Mthatha each day?

Every day, the Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone to Mthatha take?

The fastest bus from Port Shepstone to Mthatha is offered by APM and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Mthatha from Port Shepstone starts at 6:35 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 Port Shepstone to Mthatha?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Shepstone for Mthatha starts at 6:35 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 Port Shepstone Mthatha route?

When traveling by bus from Port Shepstone to Mthatha, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Port Shepstone and Mthatha?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Shepstone 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, Intercity Xpress and APM.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Shepstone and to Mthatha

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