Find coaches from Mthatha to Welkom

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Next departures from Mthatha to Welkom on 5 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape Budgetliner
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)Cheapest
Eagle Liner
Shell Ultra City
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten StreetFastest
Intercape Mainliner Express
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)No tags
Eagle Liner
Umtata Station
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten StreetNo tags
Intercape Mainliner Express
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)No tags

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Bus Mthatha to Welkom: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$36
Average bus trip duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:45
Distance278 miles
Latest bus departure16:30

Mthatha to Welkom Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Welkom

  1. What's the distance between Mthatha and Welkom by coach?

    The distance between Mthatha and Welkom by coach is approximately 278 miles (449 km).

  2. How can I travel from Mthatha to Welkom avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
02/10
US$39
03/10
US$36
Today
US$24
05/10
US$30
06/10
US$27
07/10
US$26
08/10
US$26
09/10
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mthatha to Welkom was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$47 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-10-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Mthatha and Welkom!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Mthatha to Welkom, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Mthatha to Welkom will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Mthatha to Welkom, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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