What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Maclear?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Maclear is to bus and taxi which costs R 850 - R 1 400 and takes 20h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Maclear?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Maclear is to fly and taxi which takes 6h and costs R 3 900 - R 7 000.

How far is it from Cape Town to Maclear?

The distance between Cape Town and Maclear is 1093 km. The road distance is 1162.8 km.

How do I travel from Cape Town to Maclear without a car?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Maclear without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 52m and costs R 850 - R 1 400.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Maclear?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Cape Town to Maclear, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Maclear?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Maclear is 1163 km. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from Cape Town to Maclear.

Where can I stay near Maclear?

There are six+ hotels available in Maclear.

Cape Town to Maclear - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Maclear by plane, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Mthatha Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)CPT - UTT
2. Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Maclear
6h
R 3,909–6,879
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Tsolo
2. Take the taxi from Tsolo to Maclear
20h 52m
R 895–1,310
Drive 1,162.8 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Maclear1,162.8 km
13h 53m
R 2,785–4,023
Fly to East London, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS)CPT - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Tsolo
3. Take the taxi from Tsolo to Maclear
7h 21m
R 1,669–4,839
Bus, taxi via Mthatha
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Umtata
2. Take the bus from Mthatha to Tsolo
3. Take the taxi from Tsolo to Maclear
22h 52m
R 1,220–2,050
Drive via Bellville 1,142.4 km
1. Drive from Bellville to Maclear1,142.4 km
14h 25m
R 2,787–4,118

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

31Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

R 2,853Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.4 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Maclear, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Maclear. However, you can take the taxi to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) airport, fly to Mthatha Airport (UTT), then take the taxi to Maclear. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tsolo then take the taxi to Maclear.

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