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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Stellenbosch
    Departure location: STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Mthatha
    Destination location: Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stellenbosch to Mthatha.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $56Average Duration17h 20m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$42 - $85Average Duration19h 55m
30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Stellenbosch to Mthatha

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Mthatha. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
17h 20mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stellenbosch to Mthatha: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48
Average bus trip duration17h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:35pm
Distance594 miles (958 km)

Stellenbosch to Mthatha Bus

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

Best price found
07/01
$41
07/02
$59
Today
$55
07/04
$55
07/05
$52
07/06
$56
07/07
$51
07/08
$51
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stellenbosch to Mthatha was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $59 for a bus ticket from Stellenbosch to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-07-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Stellenbosch to Mthatha.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Stellenbosch to Mthatha, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Stellenbosch to Mthatha.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Stellenbosch to Mthatha, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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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