Bus from George, ZA to Mthatha: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for George to Mthatha on December 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    George - Sasol Garage
    Umtata (Shell Ultra City)Cheapest
    Intercape BudgetlinerBus
    Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
    Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2Fastest
    Intercape MainlinerBus
    Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
    Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags
    Big SkyBus
      Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
      Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2No tags
      APMWCBus
        George - Sasol Garage
        Umtata (Shell Ultra City)No tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:44 PM SAST.

        Get from George to Mthatha

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        28bus per day
        13h 5mAverage Duration
        647 kmDistance
        16kgCO₂ emissions

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from George, ZA 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.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from George to Mthatha?

          The cheapest bus tickets from George to Mthatha start from $41. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from George to Mthatha?

          The average bus travel time from George to Mthatha is 13h 5m, covering a distance of 647 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 40m and is operated by Intercape.

        3. Which bus companies service the George to Mthatha route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Flexi City Connect.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from George to Mthatha?

          The earliest bus departs from George to Mthatha at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

        5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from George to Mthatha?

          A bus trip from George to Mthatha generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

        6. What is the best bus company from George 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 44567 reviews.

        7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from George to Mthatha?

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

        8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from George to Mthatha?

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

        9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from George to Mthatha?

          According to Busbud traveller 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
        12-22
        $78
        12-23
        $74
        Today
        $65
        12-25
        $59
        12-26
        $58
        12-27
        $53
        12-28
        $50
        12-29
        $50
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from George, ZA to Mthatha was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $50

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

        You can expect to pay from $50 to $181 for a bus ticket from George, ZA to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-29.

        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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