Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | Total Garage | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Total Garage | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | Total Garage | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Total Garage | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | Total Garage | No tags |
Get from Mthatha to Potchefstroom
The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Potchefstroom?
Stops in Mthatha
- A
Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City
Shell Ultra City, N2, Southridge Park, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa - B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa
Stops in Potchefstroom
- ATotal Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
- B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa - C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
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Customers are absolutely satisfied with the service, mentioning that the bus was always on time from pick up to drop off. They appreciate the accurate timings and thorough passenger checks before departure.
Intercape Budgetliner Mthatha Potchefstroom recent customer reviews
Our bus broke down an hour away from mthatha so we had to wait for two hours for n new one which made us late. I also wish that their will be mainliners available that can take us because their is only budgetliners
Jonathan E.
The bus arrived on time for departure and arrived on time at Potch but the only problem was that we had only 2 stops to relieve ourselves since they have no toilets.
Simbongile M.
The timings was accurate always thy check passengers if everyone is in the bus before they departure
George Black N.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mthatha to Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Potchefstroom start from $50. The average price for this route is around $54. 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 Potchefstroom?
The average bus travel time from Mthatha to Potchefstroom is 16h, covering a distance of 567 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Potchefstroom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Potchefstroom at 2:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mthatha to Potchefstroom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $73 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-29.
