How much is the bus ticket from Durban to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Durban to Mthatha start from $21. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Durban to Mthatha?

The average bus trip duration from Durban to Mthatha is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 180 miles (290 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Durban to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Jacobs Coaches .

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

The earliest bus departs from Durban to Mthatha at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Durban to Mthatha generates an estimated 7 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 Durban 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 45773 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Durban to Mthatha from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to Mthatha on February 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 5m	12:05am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	6h 55m	11:40pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Fastest
Bus	4:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	7h 20m	12:05am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	7h 45m	11:45pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	7h 40m	11:40pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Mthatha on February 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Durban Beach Front	5h 55m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	5h 25m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 55m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	7h 50m	11:05pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 25m	1:10pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Mthatha on February 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Durban Beach Front	5h 55m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	5h 25m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 55m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 25m	1:10pm	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Durban Beach Front	8h 10m	3:10pm	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Mthatha on February 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 55m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	5h 25m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 55m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 30m	1:10pm	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Durban Beach Front	5h 55m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Mthatha on February 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 30m	1:10pm	Umtata Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	5h 25m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 55m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 25m	1:10pm	Umtata Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Durban Beach Front	5h 55m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Mthatha on February 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 45m	1:25pm	Mthatha Shell Ultra City	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	5h 25m	12:25pm	Umtata Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	8h 55m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	7h 50m	11:05pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	6h 30m	1:10pm	Umtata Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:45 AM SAST.

Get from Durban to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Mthatha?

Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Visit page
B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Stops in Mthatha

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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,774 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have highlighted the comfort and cleanliness of the buses, along with friendly and professional staff who ensure a pleasant journey. Many appreciated the drivers' care for luggage. However, there were consistent mentions of delays in arrival times across several reviews, which could impact travel plans if not considered beforehand.

Intercape Mainliner Durban Mthatha recent customer reviews

Horrible bus was overloaded people were standing. They dropped me off in a dangerous spot and told me its not my problem if anything happens to me.

Jay L.

November 8, 2025

I was sitting at the back and the toilet was stinking of the urine smell, it was such a horrible experience

Mhle Lucia M.

November 3, 2025

The driver was rude and driving was erratic. My seat was broken. The bus was infested with bugs and roaches. Horrible experience

Shelley M.

November 1, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality, comfortable seating, and friendly drivers. Many appreciated the cleanliness of both buses and toilets. However, some reviews mentioned issues such as a lack of charging ports for devices and occasional delays or unclean facilities like toilets lacking toilet paper. Overall satisfaction remains high despite these minor concerns.

Intercity Xpress Durban Mthatha recent customer reviews

It's way great, just my previous experience to Durban they was a delay on the bus

Sinegugu Senamile N.

December 29, 2025

Air conditioned and clean with flexible drivers.Information on how to n the bus so everyone can have a peaceful journey

Kungeka G.

December 7, 2025

I enjoyed the trip and the bus is very comfortable. The cleanliness even the toilet smells fresh except the aircorn needs to be an on& off process not to be cold for a long time especially in this Winter time

Nokuthula M.

July 14, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3438 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Big Sky Durban Mthatha recent customer reviews

Everything other thing was amazing except that the bus was cold i don't know if it didn't have heaters or what

Sihle A.

April 21, 2025

I called requesting to be transferred to another bus as I was running late, but I was not and I had to buy another ticket. So I paid double for for trip.

Nyameka G.

November 17, 2024

Terrible, the bus was delayed by 4 hours

Tshegofatso M.

October 13, 2025

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting an amazing trip and excellent service. They appreciated the comfort and cleanliness of the buses, as well as effective communication between drivers and passengers. These aspects contributed to a satisfying travel experience overall.

Greyhound Durban Mthatha recent customer reviews

Your bus was comfortable and very neat.good communication between drivers and passengers

Xolile N.

September 14, 2025

The bus was on time. Clean. Driver professional.

Zanele M.

September 20, 2025

Everything went well trip was amazing excellent service by the way

Ndabenhle M.

August 22, 2025

Jacobs Coaches

2/5101 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durban 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 Durban to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Durban to Mthatha start from $21. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Durban to Mthatha?
The average bus trip duration from Durban to Mthatha is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 180 miles (290 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 25m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Durban to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Jacobs Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Durban to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Durban to Mthatha at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Durban to Mthatha generates an estimated 7 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 Durban 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 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Mthatha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Durban to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

02/12

$37

02/13

$45

Today

$40

02/15

$26

02/16

$26

02/17

$24

02/18

$20

02/19

$24

The cheapest trip from Durban to Mthatha was searched and found on Feb 18, 2026 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $58 for a bus ticket from Durban to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2026-02-18.

Usually Intercape, 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.