What is the cheapest way to get from Gauteng to Mthatha?

The cheapest way to get from Gauteng to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 500 - R 750 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gauteng to Mthatha?

The fastest way to get from Gauteng to Mthatha is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs R 1 800 - R 4 400.

Is there a direct bus between Gauteng and Mthatha?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Mthatha. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Gauteng to Mthatha?

The distance between Gauteng and Mthatha is 629 km. The road distance is 846.2 km.

How do I travel from Gauteng to Mthatha without a car?

The best way to get from Gauteng to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs R 500 - R 750.

How long does it take to get from Gauteng to Mthatha?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Gauteng to Mthatha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gauteng to Mthatha bus from?

Gauteng to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Johannesburg station.

Bus or fly from Gauteng to Mthatha?

The best way to get from Gauteng to Mthatha is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs R 1 800 - R 4 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 500 - R 750 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Gauteng to Mthatha bus arrive?

Gauteng to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Mthatha station.

Can I drive from Gauteng to Mthatha?

Yes, the driving distance between Gauteng to Mthatha is 846 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Gauteng to Mthatha.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 59+ hotels available in Mthatha.

Gauteng to Mthatha - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gauteng to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
1h 46m
R 1,861–4,400
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Mthathabus 17202 / ...
12h 50m
R 500–750
Drive 846.2 km
1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mthathacar 846.2 km
10h 42m
R 1,875–2,709
Drive via Germiston 837.6 km
1. Drive from Germiston to Mthathacar 837.6 km
11h 3m
R 1,857–2,760

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

R 1,729Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gauteng to Mthatha.

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Distance: 628.7 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Gauteng, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 500–750 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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