How much is the bus ticket from Brandfort to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Brandfort to Mthatha start at R 670. The average price for this route is around R 1 016. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Brandfort to Mthatha?

The average bus journey time from Brandfort to Mthatha is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 392 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 5m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Brandfort to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Brandfort to Mthatha at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 00:10.

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

A bus trip from Brandfort to Mthatha produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Brandfort to Mthatha from R 636 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Brandfort to Mthatha on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 20m	09:30	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 5m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest

Next departures from Brandfort to Mthatha on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 20m	09:30	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 5m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 20m	09:30	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 5m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures from Brandfort to Mthatha on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 20m	09:30	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 5m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 20m	09:30	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 20m	09:30	Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station)	No tags
Bus	00:10	Brandfort - BP Garage, Voortrekker Street	9h 5m	09:15	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

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Get from Brandfort to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 670, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 5mAverage duration

392 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 534 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44534 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 R 670

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brandfort to Mthatha by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Brandfort to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Brandfort to Mthatha start at R 670. The average price for this route is around R 1 016. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Brandfort to Mthatha?
The average bus journey time from Brandfort to Mthatha is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 392 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 5m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Brandfort to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brandfort to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Brandfort to Mthatha at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 00:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brandfort to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Brandfort to Mthatha produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 545

14/12

No data

Today

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16/12

R 1 265

17/12

R 1 189

18/12

R 1 001

19/12

R 636

20/12

R 1 324

The cheapest trip from Brandfort to Mthatha was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 545

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

You can expect to pay from R 545 to R 1 479 for a bus ticket from Brandfort to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 636, which is on 2025-12-19.