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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Umtata Station | TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street | Cheapest | |||||
| Shell Ultra City | TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street | Fastest | |||||
 | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | No tags | |||||
| Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | No tags | |||||
| Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | No tags |
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Get from Mthatha to Welkom
This route is served by bus onlyThe journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Mthatha to Welkom: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Welkom
How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Welkom cost?
The bus ticket price from Mthatha to Welkom starts at US$22. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Mthatha to Welkom is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Welkom?
The average travel time between Mthatha and Welkom is around 11h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 449 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Mthatha and Welkom?
The number of buses from Mthatha to Welkom can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Mthatha to Welkom by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Mthatha to Welkom?
When taking the bus from Mthatha to Welkom, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Welkom?
Buses travelling between Mthatha and Welkom leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station and arrive at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Welkom was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to Welkom as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-11-01.
Usually Intercape 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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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Mthatha and Welkom!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Mthatha to Welkom, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mthatha to Welkom will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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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!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
Buses Leaving from Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein
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Buses Going to Mthatha
- Bus from Pretoria to Mthatha
- Coach Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Mthatha
- Bus from Midrand to Mthatha
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus Germiston - Mthatha
- Bus from Riversdale to Mthatha
- Coach Fort Beaufort - Mthatha
- Bus Vereeniging - Mthatha
- Bus from Theunissen to Mthatha
- Coach Gqeberha - Mthatha
- Bus Welkom - Mthatha
- Bus from Butterworth to Mthatha
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Popular Buses Connecting Welkom
Buses Leaving from Welkom
- Bus from Welkom to Durban
- Coach Welkom - Johannesburg
- Bus Welkom - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Welkom to Pretoria
- Coach Welkom - Cape Town
- Bus Welkom - Worcester
- Bus from Welkom to Three Sisters
- Coach Welkom - Willowmore
- Bus Welkom - Idutywa
- Bus from Welkom to Aliwal North
- Coach Welkom - Aberdeen
- Bus Welkom - Olifantshoek
- Bus from Welkom to Paul Roux
- Coach Welkom - Peddie
- Bus Welkom - Fort Beaufort
Buses Going to Welkom
- Bus from De Rust to Welkom
- Coach Johannesburg - Welkom
- Bus Durban - Welkom
- Bus from Pretoria to Welkom
- Coach Bloemfontein - Welkom
- Bus Cape Town - Welkom
- Bus from Noupoort to Welkom
- Coach Parys - Welkom
- Bus Kroonvaal - Welkom
- Bus from Middelburg to Welkom
- Coach Uitenhage - Welkom
- Bus Paul Roux - Welkom
- Bus from Ladysmith to Welkom
- Coach Carletonville - Welkom
- Bus Tsomo - Welkom
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus Durban - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Cape Town
- Bus from Pretoria to Durban
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Coach Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to King William’s Town
- Coach Cape Town - Ngcobo
- Bus Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg