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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Total Garage | Cheapest | |||||
| Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Total Garage | Fastest | |||||
| Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2 | Total Garage | No tags | |||||
| Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | Total Garage | No tags | |||||
| Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) | Total Garage | No tags |
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Get from Mthatha to Potchefstroom
The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Mthatha to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview
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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.
Mthatha to Potchefstroom Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mthatha - Potchefstroom
How much does a bus ticket from Mthatha to Potchefstroom cost?
The bus ticket price from Mthatha to Potchefstroom starts at US$34. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Mthatha to Potchefstroom is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
The average travel time between Mthatha and Potchefstroom is around 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 567 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Mthatha and Potchefstroom?
The number of buses from Mthatha to Potchefstroom can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
When taking the bus from Mthatha to Potchefstroom, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
Buses travelling between Mthatha and Potchefstroom leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City or Umtata Station and arrive at Total Garage, Potchefstroom, Total garage.
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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 07 Nov 2025 with a price of US$27To 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 US$27 to US$43 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 US$27, which is on 2025-11-07.
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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Popular Buses Connecting Mthatha
Buses Leaving from Mthatha
- Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein
- Coach Mthatha - Pretoria
- Bus Mthatha - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Coach Mthatha - Port Shepstone
- Bus Mthatha - Heidelberg
- Bus from Mthatha to Port Edward
- Coach Mthatha - Bedford
- Bus Mthatha - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Mthatha to Swellendam
- Coach Mthatha - Midrand
- Bus Mthatha - Stellenbosch
- Bus from Mthatha to Carletonville
- Coach Mthatha - Bellville
- Bus Mthatha - Cookhouse
Buses Going to Mthatha
- Bus from Pretoria to Mthatha
- Coach Bloemfontein - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Mthatha
- Bus from Midrand to Mthatha
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Mthatha
- Bus Germiston - Mthatha
- Bus from Aliwal North to Mthatha
- Coach Mount Ayliff - Mthatha
- Bus Wilderness - Mthatha
- Bus from George to Mthatha
- Coach Qumbu - Mthatha
- Bus Somerset West - Mthatha
- Bus from Mount Frere to Mthatha
- Coach Worcester - Mthatha
- Bus Centurion - Mthatha
Popular Buses Connecting Potchefstroom
Buses Leaving from Potchefstroom
- Bus from Potchefstroom to Durban
- Coach Potchefstroom - Klerksdorp
- Bus Potchefstroom - Moorreesburg
- Bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein
- Coach Potchefstroom - George
- Bus Potchefstroom - Bothaville
- Bus from Potchefstroom to Hartbeesfontein
- Coach Potchefstroom - Modderrivier
- Bus Potchefstroom - Stutterheim
- Bus from Potchefstroom to Petrusburg
- Coach Potchefstroom - Vryburg
- Bus Potchefstroom - Reddersburg
- Bus from Potchefstroom to De Rust
- Coach Potchefstroom - Whittlesea
- Bus Potchefstroom - Groot Brakrivier
Buses Going to Potchefstroom
- Bus from Pretoria to Potchefstroom
- Coach Cape Town - Potchefstroom
- Bus Kimberley - Potchefstroom
- Bus from Smithfield to Potchefstroom
- Coach Kakamas - Potchefstroom
- Bus Hanover - Potchefstroom
- Bus from De Doorns to Potchefstroom
- Coach Garies - Potchefstroom
- Bus Whittlesea - Potchefstroom
- Bus from Aggeneys to Potchefstroom
- Coach Mossel Bay - Potchefstroom
- Bus East London - Potchefstroom
- Bus from Olifantshoek to Potchefstroom
- Coach Tsomo - Potchefstroom
- Bus Warrenton - Potchefstroom
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus Durban - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Bus Pretoria - Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to Idutywa
- Coach Bloemfontein - Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Coach Johannesburg - King William’s Town
- Bus Cape Town - Ngcobo
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Coach Johannesburg - Queenstown
- Bus Kimberley - Johannesburg