How far is Kokstad from Mthatha by coach?

The distance between Mthatha and Kokstad by coach is approximately 82 miles (132 km).

What is the best way to go from Mthatha to Kokstad without a car?

The best way to go from Mthatha to Kokstad without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Mthatha to Kokstad from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Kokstad on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	3h 45m	13:50	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	2h 20m	06:20	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 40m	04:30	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	03:45	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 40m	06:25	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	15:10	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	4h 15m	19:25	Engen Mount Currie	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:31 SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Kokstad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

3h 20mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,839 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43839 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Kokstad recent customer reviews

The bus was late by 4 hours

Aloyiswa D.

22 July 2025

The bus was on time, clean and comfortable

Andiswa L.

3 December 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10945 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £15

Intercity Xpress Mthatha Kokstad recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed to pick us up around 12h59 and drop us off at 0245 but instead it picked us up at 1h00 and died on road. A 3 hour trip turned to a 7 hours trip.

Vincent M.

11 June 2025

The driver drove very safe.

Charmaine C.

12 May 2025

The bus didn’t turn up, we had to get another bus 3 and a half hours later

Maxine O.

22 January 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,997 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52,711 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,253 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,851 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.3

Citiliner

3.5/51,904 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.5

Big Tree

2.5/5115 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

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Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Kokstad?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Kokstad

A - Kokstad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mthatha to Kokstad

How far is Kokstad from Mthatha by coach?
The distance between Mthatha and Kokstad by coach is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
What is the best way to go from Mthatha to Kokstad without a car?
The best way to go from Mthatha to Kokstad without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£15

17/11

£15

Today

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19/11

£15

20/11

£16

21/11

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22/11

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23/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Kokstad was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £63 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Kokstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Big Sky 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.