How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Swellendam?

The cheapest coach tickets from Mthatha to Swellendam start from €23. The average price for this route is around €42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Mthatha to Swellendam?

The average bus journey time from Mthatha to Swellendam is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 825 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 35m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Swellendam route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to Swellendam?

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Swellendam at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus journey from Mthatha to Swellendam produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Mthatha to Swellendam?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mthatha to Swellendam?

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 Swellendam?

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

Bus Mthatha to Swellendam from €21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mthatha to Swellendam on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Umtata Station	15h 55m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	14h 35m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	11:20	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	15h 50m	03:10	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	12:30	Umtata Station	15h 45m	04:15	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	12:00	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	15h 35m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Swellendam on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Umtata Station	15h 55m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	14h 35m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 25m	16:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	17h 10m	16:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	13:15	Umtata Station	16h 5m	05:20	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Swellendam on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Umtata Station	15h 55m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	14h 35m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 25m	16:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	13:15	Umtata Station	16h 5m	05:20	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	12:30	Umtata Station	15h 45m	04:15	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Swellendam on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Umtata Station	15h 55m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	14h 35m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 25m	16:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	17h 10m	16:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	13:15	Umtata Station	16h 5m	05:20	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Swellendam on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Umtata Station	15h 55m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	14h 35m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 25m	16:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	17h 10m	16:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	13:15	Umtata Station	16h 5m	05:20	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Next departures from Mthatha to Swellendam on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Umtata Station	15h 55m	03:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	14h 35m	05:05	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h 25m	16:50	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	23:25	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	17h 10m	16:35	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	13:15	Umtata Station	16h 5m	05:20	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:30 SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Swellendam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just €23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

16h 5mAverage duration

825 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Swellendam?

Stops in Mthatha

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

Stops in Swellendam

A
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street
Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 45773 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 €34

Intercape Mainliner Mthatha Swellendam recent customer reviews

Bus delayed without any information relayed

Odwa N.

5 January 2025

it was on time

Mfumaneko B.

10 March 2024

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi0.8

Based on 11169 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at €23

Eagle Liner Mthatha Swellendam recent customer reviews

The bus was stuck on the road and then stop too many times for pouring water, I mean the service of that bus is poor because the bus was not fit for the journey since December, Eagle liner must be burned or suspended on the road trips to save lives

Mbongeni T.

8 January 2024

No because I was left behind by the bus they didn’t even call me

Yondi N.

12 June 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mthatha to Swellendam

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Swellendam?
The cheapest coach tickets from Mthatha to Swellendam start from €23. The average price for this route is around €42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Mthatha to Swellendam?
The average bus journey time from Mthatha to Swellendam is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 825 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 35m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Swellendam route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to Swellendam?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Swellendam at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Swellendam?
A bus journey from Mthatha to Swellendam produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Mthatha to Swellendam?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Swellendam?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mthatha to Swellendam?
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 Swellendam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, 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

26/01

€41

27/01

€35

Today

€36

29/01

€27

30/01

€27

31/01

€27

01/02

€28

02/02

€28

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Swellendam was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of €27

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

You can expect to pay from €27 to €103 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Swellendam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €27, which is on 2026-01-31.

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.