What's the distance between Mthatha and Potchefstroom by coach?

The distance between Mthatha and Potchefstroom by coach is approximately 352 miles (567 km).

What is the best way to go from Mthatha to Potchefstroom without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Mthatha to Potchefstroom from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Potchefstroom on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	14:15	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	06:30	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	14:15	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	06:30	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Potchefstroom on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	14:15	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	06:30	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	14:15	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	06:30	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Potchefstroom on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	14:30	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	06:30	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	14:15	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	06:30	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	14:15	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	06:30	Total Garage	No tags

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Get from Mthatha to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16hAverage duration

352 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,810 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Customers are absolutely satisfied with the service, mentioning that the bus was always on time from pick up to drop off. They appreciate the accurate timings and thorough passenger checks before departure.

Intercape Budgetliner Mthatha Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

Our bus broke down an hour away from mthatha so we had to wait for two hours for n new one which made us late. I also wish that their will be mainliners available that can take us because their is only budgetliners

Jonathan E.

1 September 2024

The bus arrived on time for departure and arrived on time at Potch but the only problem was that we had only 2 stops to relieve ourselves since they have no toilets.

Simbongile M.

17 June 2024

The timings was accurate always thy check passengers if everyone is in the bus before they departure

George Black N.

21 October 2023

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Mthatha

A - Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City

B - Umtata Station

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mthatha to Potchefstroom

What's the distance between Mthatha and Potchefstroom by coach?
The distance between Mthatha and Potchefstroom by coach is approximately 352 miles (567 km).
What is the best way to go from Mthatha to Potchefstroom without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£25

16/11

£33

Today

£26

18/11

£18

19/11

£20

20/11

£18

21/11

£20

22/11

£18

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £33 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-20.