How far is Mthatha from Pinetown by coach?

The distance between Pinetown and Mthatha by coach is approximately 172 miles (278 km).

What is the best way to go from Pinetown to Mthatha without a car?

You can travel to Mthatha from Pinetown by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Pinetown to Mthatha from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Pinetown to Mthatha on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	6h 35m	14:00	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	6h 20m	22:50	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	6h 35m	23:05	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	17:25	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	6h 40m	00:05	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags
Bus	17:25	Pinetown - Total Garage, 48 Alexander Road (U D S Motors)	6h 25m	23:50	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags

Get from Pinetown to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6h 40mAverage duration

173 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,858 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43858 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £22

Intercape Mainliner Pinetown Mthatha recent customer reviews

We stopped at Pietermaritzberg for about an hour waiting for the mechanic to fix wipers. We left again 2km’s they broke again so we had now to wait for another bus so it was bad, I’m still on the road even now but I was supposed to arrive at 11:50. Another thing the bus was very cold so I didn’t enjoy at all.

Khululwa M.

11 November 2024

The bus was on time

Phoenix P.

30 August 2025

Very comfortable and cared for

Fundiswa X.

3 December 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pinetown to Mthatha

How far is Mthatha from Pinetown by coach?
The distance between Pinetown and Mthatha by coach is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
What is the best way to go from Pinetown to Mthatha without a car?
You can travel to Mthatha from Pinetown by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£19

17/11

£17

Today

£17

19/11

£17

20/11

£17

21/11

£17

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The cheapest trip from Pinetown to Mthatha was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £25 for a bus ticket from Pinetown to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-21.