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Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 16 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha Cheapest R 1 510 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 681 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 660 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 531 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 639
Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 17 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha Cheapest R 1 867 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 921 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 897 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 891 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 873
Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 18 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Cheapest R 1 499 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 541 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 520 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 991 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 967
Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 19 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Cheapest R 1 460 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 501 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 481 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 2 021 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 2 001
Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 20 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Cheapest R 1 510 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 551 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 531 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 2 021 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 2 001
Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 21 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Cheapest R 1 499 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 541 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 520 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 681 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 660
Next departures from Rustenburg to Mthatha on 22 December Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Cheapest R 1 393 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) Fastest R 1 441 Intercape Mainliner + Big Sky
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 17h 35m 04:50
Intercape Office, King Edward Street (opposite Train Station) No tags R 1 417 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 791 Intercape Mainliner + Citiliner Plus
Bus 11:15
BP Garage, Waterfall Mall (opposite McDonalds) 20h 35m 07:50
Greyhound Office, St Margaret’s House, Cnr Victoria and Madera Str, Mthatha No tags R 1 767
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:10 PM SAST.
View all departures Get from Rustenburg to Mthatha This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 19 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 515, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rustenburg and Mthatha? Stops in Mthatha B
Umtata Station
King Edward Street, opposite Train Station, Norwood, Mthatha, 5160, South Africa Map
Compare bus companies Nombewu Brothers Transport offers 2 daily buses from Rustenburg to Mthatha. Though the average price for this trip is R 576, you can find tickets starting at R 515. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 724.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg to Mthatha? The cheapest bus tickets from Rustenburg to Mthatha start at R 515. The average price for this route is around R 1 343. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rustenburg to Mthatha? The average bus journey time from Rustenburg to Mthatha is 19h 55m, covering a distance of 676 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 55m and is operated by Nombewu Brothers Transport .
Which bus companies service the Rustenburg to Mthatha route? Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rustenburg to Mthatha? The earliest bus departs from Rustenburg to Mthatha at 11:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rustenburg to Mthatha? A bus trip from Rustenburg to Mthatha produces an estimated 17 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.
The cheapest trip from Rustenburg to Mthatha was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 618 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rustenburg to Mthatha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 618 to R 625 for a bus ticket from Rustenburg to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 618, which is on 2025-12-20.
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The cheapest trip from Rustenburg to Mthatha was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 618
