What is the distance between Matatiele and Mthatha?

The distance between Matatiele and Mthatha is approximately 137 km (85 miles).

Bus Matatiele to Mthatha from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Matatiele to Mthatha on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	5h	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	5h	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Mthatha on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	5h	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	5h	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Matatiele to Mthatha on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	4h 30m	1:45pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	5h	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Matatiele, BP Garage, 115 Main Street	5h	2:15pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:03 PM SAST.

Get from Matatiele to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

142 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,810 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43810 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Intercape Mainliner Matatiele Mthatha recent customer reviews

They arrived before time, and that is admirable. Although they didn't arrive at the stipulated time at the destination. And I understand that it is because of road works and traffic, but they should have done better with calculations.

Lucia A.

May 9, 2025

APM WC

2/52,708 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Matatiele to Mthatha by bus

What is the distance between Matatiele and Mthatha?
The distance between Matatiele and Mthatha is approximately 137 km (85 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$27

11-16

$25

Today

No data

11-18

$28

11-19

$31

11-20

$31

11-21

$31

11-22

No data

The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matatiele to Mthatha, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $34 for a bus ticket from Matatiele to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-18.