How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Potchefstroom start from $22. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?

The average bus trip duration from Mthatha to Potchefstroom is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 352 miles (568 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Potchefstroom route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress .

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

The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Potchefstroom at 2:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?

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 45204 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?

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

Bus Mthatha to Potchefstroom from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Mthatha to Potchefstroom on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	16h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	16h 15m	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:22 PM SAST.

Get from Mthatha to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 50mAverage Duration

352 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Mthatha and Potchefstroom?

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 Potchefstroom

A
Total Garage
Total Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Visit page
B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,351 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

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.

September 1, 2024

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.

June 17, 2024

The timings was accurate always thy check passengers if everyone is in the bus before they departure

George Black N.

October 21, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/511,810 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mthatha to Potchefstroom by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mthatha to Potchefstroom start from $22. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
The average bus trip duration from Mthatha to Potchefstroom is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 352 miles (568 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Mthatha to Potchefstroom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Mthatha to Potchefstroom at 2:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mthatha to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, 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

01/05

$70

01/06

$55

Today

$67

01/08

$63

01/09

$66

01/10

$75

01/11

$61

01/12

$61

The cheapest trip from Mthatha to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $55

To 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 $55 to $85 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 $61 which is on 2026-01-12.