How much is the bus ticket from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Aliwal North to Mthatha start from $23. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

The average bus trip duration from Aliwal North to Mthatha is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 138 miles (222 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Makalala Transport .

Which bus companies service the Aliwal North to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Delta Coaches , Greyhound South Africa , Makalala Transport , Nobles .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

The earliest bus departs from Aliwal North to Mthatha at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 4:35am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

A bus trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aliwal North to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Aliwal North to Mthatha from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aliwal North to Mthatha on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	9:15am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	3:50am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	9:15am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	4:00am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 5m	10:05am	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Mthatha on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 25m	10:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	3:50am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	9:15am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	3:50am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	5h 25m	9:15am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	4:00am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 5m	10:05am	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Mthatha on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	3h 25m	11:25am	Mthatha (Station) - Mthatha Railway Station, King Edward Street, Norwood	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	4:00am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 5m	10:05am	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage Oranje, Barkly St, Aliwal North, 9750	5h 45m	7:20am	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Mthatha on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	4:35am	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	9:40am	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	4:00am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 5m	10:05am	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Mthatha on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	4:35am	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	9:40am	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	4:00am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 5m	10:05am	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Aliwal North to Mthatha on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	4:35am	ALIWAL NORTH - ENGEN GARAGE, ALIWAL NOORD, N6 HIGHWAY	5h 5m	9:40am	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)	6h 15m	8:35am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Aliwal North, Barkly Street, Shell	6h 55m	9:00am	Circle Triangle Mall Bus Rank	No tags
Bus	4:00am	ALIWAL NORTH - SHELL GARAGE ORANJE, BARKLY ST, ALIWAL NORTH, 9750	6h 5m	10:05am	Umtata Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:07 AM SAST.

Get from Aliwal North to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

138 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Aliwal North and Mthatha?

Stops in Aliwal North

A
Aliwal North - Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6)
Shell Garage, Oranje Dienssentrum (N6), Aliwal North, 9750, South Africa
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Stops in Mthatha

A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,295 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus service has received positive feedback regarding its overall quality. However, there have been complaints about delays and detours during trips to Mthatha via Butterworth instead of R61. Additionally, customers mentioned long waiting times for police escorts in Queenstown.

Intercape Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

Excellent. Only that the bus was supposed to reach Mthatha by 11h00, but it seemingly detoured to Butterworth and went to Mthatha via N2 instead of R61

Sindiswa G.

January 7, 2023

Late on time, driver was driving reckless. He drove the bus while i was still standing walking to my seat at the back

Siphe S.

October 12, 2020

The experience is quiet good and always

Lebu L.

April 7, 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,427 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Aliwal North Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was a whole hour late. No communication to alert the travelers. The cell number they have on google went straight to VM. Their system was not updated and therefore couldn’t see my ticket in their list. It was cold. It was noisy. The whole experience was just traumatic.

Ata Bishr N.

March 26, 2025

Bus was late by 1 hour and there was no communication or what so ever to inform one about the late bus. There office lines were closed instead of being 24 hours

Sinobom L.

October 4, 2023

The bus was super late.

Sbongakonke Innocent D.

April 9, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,132 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

APM WC

2/52,787 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Delta Coaches

1.5/53,914 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.3

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,189 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Makalala Transport

3/5227 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.2

Nobles

2/555 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0.6

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Aliwal North to Mthatha by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Aliwal North to Mthatha start from $23. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
The average bus trip duration from Aliwal North to Mthatha is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 138 miles (222 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Makalala Transport.
Which bus companies service the Aliwal North to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Delta Coaches, Greyhound South Africa, Makalala Transport, Nobles.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Aliwal North to Mthatha at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 4:35am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aliwal North to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/03

$24

12/04

$32

Today

$36

12/06

$47

12/07

$40

12/08

$35

12/09

$35

12/10

$35

The cheapest trip from Aliwal North to Mthatha was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $91 for a bus ticket from Aliwal North to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Intercity Xpress, APM WC 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.