How much is the bus ticket from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?

The cheapest bus tickets from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha start from $23. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?

The average bus trip duration from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 250 miles (403 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Graaff Reinet to Mthatha route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Badela , Mavumisa Transport , Makalala Transport , Gxaweni , Flexi City Connect .

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

The earliest bus departs from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha generates an estimated 10 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 Graaff Reinet 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 45773 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Graaff Reinet to Mthatha from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Mthatha on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	Engen Gem Garage	6h 40m	6:35am	Umtata (Shell Ultra City)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:55pm	Engen Gem Garage	6h 55m	6:50am	Umtata Station	No tags

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Mthatha on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	6h 50m	11:40am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Graaf-Reinet	5h 45m	8:00am	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h 5m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	6h 45m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	6h 50m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Mthatha on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	7h	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Graaf-Reinet	5h 45m	8:00am	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h 5m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	6h 45m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	6h 50m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Mthatha on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	7h	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Graaf-Reinet	5h 45m	8:00am	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h 5m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	6h 45m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	6h 50m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Mthatha on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	7h	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Graaf-Reinet	5h 45m	8:00am	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h 5m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	6h 45m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	6h 50m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Next departures for Graaff Reinet to Mthatha on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	7h	10:20am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Graaf-Reinet	5h 45m	8:00am	Shell Ultra City	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	7h 5m	10:30am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Engen Garage, 101-105 Church Street	6h 45m	10:45am	Circle Triangle Bus Rank - Mthatha	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Intercape Bus Stop at Graaf-Reinet	6h 50m	9:25am	Shell Ultra City, Shell Garage N2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:05 PM SAST.

Get from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

250 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Graaff Reinet and Mthatha?

Stops in Graaff Reinet

A
Engen Gem Garage
101-105 Church St, KFC Gem Engen Garage
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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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and attentive drivers, as well as clean and well-maintained buses. The overall driving experience is praised for being careful on the road. However, there was a mention of a slight delay at one pickup point without affecting their satisfaction significantly.

Intercape Mainliner Graaff Reinet Mthatha recent customer reviews

The bus was smelly, very dirty. It delayed with an hour. Drivers were stopping all over, they were very noisy.

Asemahle M.

April 16, 2025

The service was good even though the bus was 30 minutes late from the pickup point.

Wuve N.

March 11, 2024

Intercape was very clean, the drivers were very careful on the road and the high gen was a 100% the best of any bus

Tinah Philasande D.

October 5, 2022

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

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.

Eagle Liner Graaff Reinet Mthatha recent customer reviews

The drivers are good ,my only problem was the temperature of the bus it was extremely cold I was freezing all night and fell ill.

Lasha-ann C.

April 21, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Mavumisa Transport

3/5101 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.4

Makalala Transport

3/5238 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Gxaweni

2/5108 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.6

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha 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 Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
The cheapest bus tickets from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha start from $23. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
The average bus trip duration from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 250 miles (403 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Graaff Reinet to Mthatha route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Makalala Transport, Gxaweni, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
The earliest bus departs from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
A bus trip from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha generates an estimated 10 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 Graaff Reinet 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 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Graaff Reinet to Mthatha?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

01/27

$22

01/28

$24

Today

$21

01/30

$22

01/31

$21

02/01

$22

02/02

$21

02/03

$22

The cheapest trip from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $70 for a bus ticket from Graaff Reinet to Mthatha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2026-02-02.

Usually Mavumisa Transport, 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.