Many users have praised the service for being convenient, safe, and provided by a caring staff. However, there are some common concerns about delays without communication and non-functional charging ports. Despite these issues, passengers generally enjoyed their journeys due to cautious driving and overall positive experiences with the staff.
The bus I was waiting for was late about an hour and was full so I had to wait for the second one otherwise I enjoyed the journey especially the driver was very cautious.
4 out of 5 stars
Prudence Lumka F.
I did not enjoy the trip. The driver seemed to be inexperienced in driving. His driving was not right. He had a problem when it came to breaking if the is a car infront of him
2 out of 5 stars
Nasiphi S.
The bus was late and no one bothered to tell us what was going on
The toilet was stinky,half of the bus from the back was smelling urine
Based on 2493 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $23
I had to pay an extra R30 at the platform for my luggage that weighed under 15kg. The bus was clean but the seats are small. They drive well but a bit fast.
3 out of 5 stars
Hazel K.
The driver passed the Kokstad Garage, where there's proper food court like KFC, Debonairs... decided to stop at some shady Garage there in Kokstad selling old food.. Imagine most every bus uses the main Garage, then yena he makes his own wish. Everyone was annoyed. I was extremely bored.
Based on 2752 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $22
Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.
Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.
The bus broke down many times,it was overheating at some point, it was supposed to arrive at 10 pm yesterday,it's still 35kms away, more than 8 hours late,disgusting to say the least.
1 out of 5 stars
Nokupiwa V.
Not good, pick ups were too many, at some point the bus stopped in the middle of nowhere because of overheating, bus was scheduled to arrive at destination by 10pm, but ended up arriving at 12:30am
1 out of 5 stars
Zikhona L.
There was a problem with another bus, that they were trying to sort out, the challenge is that they never communicated with the customers on what was going on, we just assumed as we saw the situation unfold
Based on 3740 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $23
Firstly you lied about the toilets, my mother was almost left behind because the bus was full. Your employees were very rude and have no work ethics. The bus was cold and didn’t even have lights. The sits were worse, there were some that were being hold by a rope.
Based on 114 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the wifi. Big Tree ticket prices on this trip start at $25
Based on 8908 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Based on 36 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the ticket access but often complained with the seats. Transitliner ticket prices on this trip start at $30
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How far is Mthatha from Pietermaritzburg?
Mthatha and Pietermaritzburg are 167 miles (269 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg?
Most of the buses traveling from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg leave from Southridge Park - Shell Ultra City and arrive at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $21
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You can expect to pay from $21 to $62 for a bus ticket from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-10-09.
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The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $21
