Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Total Garage | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:50 PM SAST.
Get from Potchefstroom to Mthatha
The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Mthatha?
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
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
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According to the users, the bus service is generally appreciated for its timely arrivals and clear instructions from drivers. Passengers feel satisfied with safety measures and driver treatment. However, some reviews mention non-adjustable seats and charging ports not functioning properly as areas that could enhance comfort during travel.
Intercape Budgetliner Potchefstroom Mthatha recent customer reviews
The bus arrived very very very late and we made a stop at Bloemfontein for almost an hour waiting for something we didn't know and it arrived 3 hours late after my destination. I loved the fact the bus had heaters so we couldn't get cold.
Mihle M.
It was nice but some seats were not adjustable and charging pots were not working
Zintle D.
Firstly the bus has no reclining handle for the seats on the aisle makes it very difficult and painful to travel for over 15 hours. Then we had to stop in Queenstown for about 2 &1/2 hours at 6:30 this made me arrive in Mthatha at 13:22 instead of the time stated on the ticket which is 10:45
Zizipho Gold M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Potchefstroom to Mthatha by bus
What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Mthatha?
The distance between Potchefstroom and Mthatha is around 567 km (352 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Mthatha?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Total Garage, in Potchefstroom, and end it at Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City, in Mthatha.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Mthatha was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $45To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Mthatha, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $45 to $73 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-27.
