How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Kokstad?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Kokstad start from $27. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Kokstad?

The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Kokstad is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 130 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Kokstad route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Delta Coaches , Citiliner , Big Tree , Greyhound South Africa , Jacobs Coaches , Makalala Transport .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mthatha to Kokstad?

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Kokstad at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Mthatha to Kokstad generates an estimated 3 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 Kokstad?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

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

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 Kokstad?

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

Bus Mthatha to Kokstad from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Kokstad on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Umtata Station	3h 25m	6:25pm	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	12:25pm	Umtata Station	1h 25m	1:50pm	Shell Garage, 14 Hope St.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 40m	4:30am	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 40m	6:25am	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha	3h	7:30pm	Kokstad - Wimpy Bar, off the R56, Kokstad	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Kokstad on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Umtata Station	3h 30m	6:45pm	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	2h 20m	6:20am	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	3h 55m	6:35pm	KOKSTAD	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 40m	4:30am	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags
Bus	3:45am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	2h 40m	6:25am	Engen (Mount Currie Inn), Kokstad	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:22 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Kokstad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

130 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Kokstad?

Stops in Mthatha

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

Stops in Kokstad

A
Kokstad
Wimpy Bar, R56, Kokstad, South Africa
Map

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,615 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45615 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 $33

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Kokstad recent customer reviews

The bus was late by 4 hours

Aloyiswa D.

July 22, 2025

The bus was on time, clean and comfortable

Andiswa L.

December 3, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,385 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,946 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Based on 11946 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Intercity Xpress Mthatha Kokstad recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed to pick us up around 12h59 and drop us off at 0245 but instead it picked us up at 1h00 and died on road. A 3 hour trip turned to a 7 hours trip.

Vincent M.

June 11, 2025

The driver drove very safe.

Charmaine C.

May 12, 2025

The bus didn’t turn up, we had to get another bus 3 and a half hours later

Maxine O.

January 22, 2025

APM WC

2/53,067 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/511,101 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Delta Coaches

1.5/54,100 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.3

Citiliner

3.5/52,098 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.7

Big Tree

2.5/5121 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,380 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Jacobs Coaches

2/5101 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Makalala Transport

3/5237 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Kokstad 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 Kokstad?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Kokstad start from $27. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Kokstad?
The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Kokstad is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 130 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Kokstad route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Delta Coaches, Citiliner, Big Tree, Greyhound South Africa, Jacobs Coaches, Makalala Transport.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mthatha to Kokstad?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Kokstad at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Kokstad?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Kokstad generates an estimated 3 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 Kokstad?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Kokstad?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mthatha to Kokstad?
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 Kokstad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, 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

01-12

$27

01-13

$27

Today

$27

01-15

$28

01-16

No data

01-17

$25

01-18

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01-19

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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Kokstad was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $128 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Kokstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-17.