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

The cheapest way to get from Harare to Mthatha is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 300 - R 1 600 and takes 35h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harare to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs R 2 200 - R 10 000.

Is there a direct bus between Harare and Mthatha?

No, there is no direct bus from Harare to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Harare and arriving at Mthatha via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.

How far is it from Harare to Mthatha?

The distance between Harare and Mthatha is 1562 km. The road distance is 1939 km.

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

The best way to get from Harare to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Harare to Mthatha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harare to Mthatha bus from?

Harare to Mthatha bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, depart from Harare station.

Bus or fly from Harare to Mthatha?

The best way to get from Harare to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs R 2 200 - R 10 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 16m.

Where does the Harare to Mthatha bus arrive?

Harare to Mthatha bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Harare to Mthatha?

Yes, the driving distance between Harare to Mthatha is 1939 km. It takes approximately 22h 28m to drive from Harare to Mthatha.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 59+ hotels available in Mthatha.

Harare to Mthatha - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Harare to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best
1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane HRE - UTT
4h 26m
R 2,227–10,015
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harare to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Mthathabus 17202 / ...
35h 50m
R 1,324–1,574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harare to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
29h 16m
Drive 1,939 km
1. Drive from Harare to Mthathacar 1,939 km
22h 28m
R 5,841–8,437
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Harare to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to Mthathacar
29h 22m
R 4,312–6,286

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

R 1,803Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harare to Mthatha.

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Distance: 1,561.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Harare, Zimbabwe and Mthatha, South Africa?

Airlink, Air Zimbabwe, and two other airlines fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Market Square to Mthatha via Mbudzi Round About, Harare, Durban Station, Port Shepstone, and Umzikhulu in around 29h 16m.

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