How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP start from $30. The average price for this route is around $63. 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 571 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 35m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP at 3:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

A bus trip from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

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 45204 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?

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

Bus Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Umtata Station	11h 5m	2:05am	Heidelberg (Gauteng) - Mall, Entrance 3, Jacobs St, Military Base, Heidelberg - Gp, 1441	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Umtata Station	11h 5m	2:05am	Heidelberg (Gauteng) - Mall, Entrance 3, Jacobs St, Military Base, Heidelberg - Gp, 1441	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Umtata Station	11h 5m	2:05am	Heidelberg (Gauteng) - Mall, Entrance 3, Jacobs St, Military Base, Heidelberg - Gp, 1441	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Umtata Station	11h 5m	2:05am	Heidelberg (Gauteng) - Mall, Entrance 3, Jacobs St, Military Base, Heidelberg - Gp, 1441	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Umtata Station	11h 5m	2:05am	Heidelberg (Gauteng) - Mall, Entrance 3, Jacobs St, Military Base, Heidelberg - Gp, 1441	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	10h 35m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	13h	5:00am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	10h 55m	4:55am	Heidelberg Mall, C/O Jacobs and Makapan Road	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	11h 45m	3:00am	HEIDELBERG (GAUTENG) - MALL, ENTRANCE 3, JACOBS ST, MILITARY BASE, HEIDELBERG - GP, 1441	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:08 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

571 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Heidelberg - GP?

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

Stops in Heidelberg - GP

A
Heidelberg
Food court Steers Entrance, Jacobs and Makapan Road, Heidelberg - GP, 1441, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,429 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45429 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $45

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Heidelberg - GP recent customer reviews

The bus was delayed by 3 and half hours, it stopped 3 times, and they didn’t have enough fuel for the trip…

Zizipho M.

January 5, 2026

Can they switch off the lights at night?

Zodwa Q.

November 13, 2025

The bus was 12 hours late

Siyabonga Z.

December 30, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/511,016 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 11016 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Eagle Liner Mthatha Heidelberg - GP recent customer reviews

The driver's were very kind but the bus was very Cold

Vuyiswa N.

October 1, 2025

Warmth and comfort

Asanda G.

December 1, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/511,851 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,344 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP start from $30. The average price for this route is around $63. 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 Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 571 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 35m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP at 3:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, 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

01-07

$69

01-08

$78

Today

$72

01-10

$72

01-11

$72

01-12

$72

01-13

$70

01-14

$57

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $128 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Heidelberg - GP based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress 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.