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

The cheapest way to get from George to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from George to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 3 400 - R 7 000.

Is there a direct bus between George and Mthatha?

No, there is no direct bus from George to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from George and arriving at Mthatha via Umtata UltraCity. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from George to Mthatha?

The distance between George and Mthatha is 671 km. The road distance is 800.2 km.

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

The best way to get from George to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs R 800 - R 1 100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from George to Mthatha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the George to Mthatha bus from?

George to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from George station.

Bus or fly from George to Mthatha?

The best way to get from George to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 3 400 - R 7 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the George to Mthatha bus arrive?

George to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Mthatha station.

Can I drive from George to Mthatha?

Yes, the driving distance between George to Mthatha is 800 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from George to Mthatha.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 61+ hotels available in Mthatha.

George to Mthatha - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from George to Mthatha by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane GRJ - UTT
4h 35m
R 3,464–6,704
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George to Mthathabus
13h 46m
R 843–1,095
Drive 800.2 km
1. Drive from George to Mthathacar 800.2 km
10h 5m
R 1,826–2,637
Fly to East London, bus
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to East London (ELS)plane GRJ - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
3. Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus
9h 9m
R 3,439–6,614
Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane GRJ - DUR
2. Take the bus from Durban Airport to Port Shepstonebus
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
11h 7m
R 2,409–5,424
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane GRJ - BFN
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Mthathabus
12h 53m
R 3,089–5,734

George Airport (GRJ) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 11mAverage Duration

R 3,346Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George to Mthatha.

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Distance: 671.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Safair, Airlink, and CemAir fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 4 times a week. Alternatively, TransLux Express operates a bus from George to Mthatha once daily. Tickets cost R 400–550 and the journey takes 12h 31m.

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