Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 20 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage
Umtata Station
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PAARL (JOBELASTAR)
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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PAARL (JOBELASTAR)
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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Paarl - Shell Garage
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 21 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 22 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
No tags
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 23 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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Paarl - Shell Garage
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
No tags
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Paarl - Shell Garage
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
No tags
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Paarl - Shell Garage
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 24 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 25 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
No tags
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Next departures from Paarl to Mthatha on 26 January
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Umtata (Shell Ultra City)
Fastest
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PAARL
Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha
No tags
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
No tags
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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Paarl to Mthatha
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Mthatha. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 45738 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 £30
Users generally appreciated the friendly and helpful staff during their trips. However, there were consistent mentions of buses arriving late and issues with temperature control, such as a lack of heating making some journeys uncomfortable. Despite these concerns, many found the overall travel experience satisfactory.
Eagle Liner Paarl Mthatha recent customer reviews
The trip was good n good staff members but bus was very cold doesn't have heater on it and that made the trip too long to get to the destination
3 out of 5 stars
Lundi M.
Was satisfied by the although the bus was an hour late, otherwise the trip itself was satisfactory
4 out of 5 stars
Ntutuzelo M.
Very bad the bus delayed and no communication was done
Users generally found the internal appearance of the bus to be satisfactory and appreciated the friendliness of the drivers. However, there were some concerns about non-functional charging points and a lack of communication regarding delays.
APMWC Paarl Mthatha recent customer reviews
I did not enjoy their service it's very poor the drivers they lack communication with the passangers
1 out of 5 stars
Inga Senamile L.
Hayi yey i didn't enjoy anything, APMWC is so unprofessional marn, worst system ever.
1 out of 5 stars
Sesethu S.
The bus came late, and we didn't get the msge of foun call to tell us,even your drivers didn't say nothing
Based on 3418 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. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £30
Big Sky Paarl Mthatha recent customer reviews
The drivers are too much friendly and they drive are too smooth
Based on 12017 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £26
Based on 238 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Makalala Transport ticket prices on this trip start at £28
Makalala Transport Paarl Mthatha recent customer reviews
The time was off the pick up was 20:15 which leads to 21:35 the drop off was supposed to be 10:15 which was not because they stopped at Queenstown for two hours waiting for another bus to overload then I arrived at 17:30 I had to hire someone to take me home because my taxis was already left I had to pay the transport to take me home for R1000 I had no choice the overload was terrible people where standing as I was sitting next to the driver my whole trip scared of anything that can happen I will be the first but what can we do
Based on 303 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Jobela Star ticket prices on this trip start at £25
Based on 277 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Badela ticket prices on this trip start at £36
Based on 108 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the value for money but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Gxaweni ticket prices on this trip start at £26
Gxaweni Paarl Mthatha recent customer reviews
I enjoyed when they inform me they will be an hour late, but I started to lack confidence on them when they late about 3hr not knowing if they are still coming or not
Based on 195 reviews, the company was rated 2.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at £24
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Paarl to Mthatha
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 Paarl to Mthatha?
The cheapest coach tickets from Paarl to Mthatha start from £18. The average price for this route is around £36. 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 Paarl to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from Paarl to Mthatha is 15h 20m, covering a distance of 589 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 25m and is operated by Jobela Star.
Which bus companies service the Paarl to Mthatha route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paarl to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Paarl to Mthatha at 07:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paarl to Mthatha?
A bus journey from Paarl to Mthatha produces an estimated 24 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 Paarl to Mthatha?
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 Paarl to Mthatha?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Paarl to Mthatha?
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 Paarl to Mthatha?
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.
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£20
18/01
£20
Today
£16
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£16
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£16
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£16
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£16
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£16
The cheapest trip from Paarl to Mthatha was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £16
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paarl to Mthatha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £16 to £47 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-01-21.
Usually Badela 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.
The cheapest trip from Paarl to Mthatha was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £16
