Bus Tickets from Welkom to Mthatha

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Welkom
    Departure location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Welkom
    Departure location: TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Shell Ultra City
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Welkom
    Departure location: Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Welkom
    Departure location: WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Mthatha (Ultra City) - Shell Ultra City, N2 Highway
    Operated by: Citiliner PlusCitiliner Plus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Welkom
    Departure location: TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Umtata Station
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Welkom to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure8:15pm
Distance448 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Welkom to Mthatha Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Welkom - Mthatha

  1. What is the travel distance from Welkom to Mthatha?

    The distance between Welkom and Mthatha is around 449 km (278 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Welkom to Mthatha?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), in Welkom, and end it at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha.

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

Best price found
07-26
US$39
07-27
US$37
Today
US$28
07-29
US$26
07-30
US$25
07-31
US$29
08-01
US$29
08-02
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Welkom to Mthatha was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Welkom to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually greyhound_za_lite, BUDGETLINER, MAINLINER EXPRESS will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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