What is the cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo?

The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo?

The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Eastern Cape and Maputo?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastern Cape to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Maputo via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

How far is it from Eastern Cape to Maputo?

The distance between Eastern Cape and Maputo is 1129 km. The road distance is 1428.7 km.

How do I travel from Eastern Cape to Maputo without a car?

The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 18h 55m and costs $45 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastern Cape to Maputo bus from?

Eastern Cape to Maputo bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Port Elizabeth station.

Bus or fly from Eastern Cape to Maputo?

The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Eastern Cape to Maputo bus arrive?

Eastern Cape to Maputo bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Eastern Cape to Maputo?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Maputo is 1429 km. It takes approximately 19h 33m to drive from Eastern Cape to Maputo.

Where can I stay near Maputo?

There are 126+ hotels available in Maputo.

Eastern Cape to Maputo - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo by plane, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly from Port Elizabeth
best
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane PLZ - MPM
3h 48m
$194–594
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
18h 55m
$45–83
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gqeberha to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Maputocar
24h 45m
$146–224
Drive 1,428.7 km
1. Drive from Gqeberha to Maputocar 1,428.7 km
19h 33m
$200–288
Fly from East London
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane ELS - MPM
3h 49m
$214–695
Fly from Mthatha Airport
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane UTT - MPM
3h 41m
$305–946
Bus via Durban
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
20h 8m
$50–132
Bus via Grahamstown
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
27h 13m
$77–136

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

36Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eastern Cape to Maputo.

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Distance: 1,129.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Eastern Cape, South Africa and Maputo, Mozambique?

Airlink, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Elizabeth to Maputo via Johannesburg in around 18h 55m.

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