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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mthatha is to fly and bus which costs R 4 800 - R 13 000 and takes 18h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Mthatha is to fly which takes 11h 30m and costs R 5 500 - R 18 000.

How far is it from Kampala to Mthatha?

The distance between Kampala and Mthatha is 3589 km. The road distance is 4772.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Mthatha without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Kampala to Mthatha, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kampala to Mthatha?

The best way to get from Kampala to Mthatha is to fly which takes 11h 30m and costs R 5 500 - R 18 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the time difference between Kampala and Mthatha?

Mthatha is 1h behind Kampala. It is currently 6:39 AM in Kampala and 5:39 AM in Mthatha.

Can I drive from Kampala to Mthatha?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mthatha is 4773 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Kampala to Mthatha.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 58+ hotels available in Mthatha.

Kampala to Mthatha - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Kampala to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, 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 to Mthatha Airport
best
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane EBB - UTT
11h 30m
R 5,585–17,110
Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane EBB - DUR
2. Take the bus from Durban Airport to Port Shepstonebus
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
18h 17m
R 4,830–12,930
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Mthathabus
2d 18h
Drive 4,772.8 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Mthathacar 4,772.8 km
2d 22h
R 11,458–16,550
Fly to East London, bus
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to East London (ELS)plane EBB - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
3. Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus
16h 20m
R 6,260–17,020
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Nakonde to Serenjetrain
3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Mthathabus
3d 5h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kampala to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to Mthathacar
3d 5h
R 10,382–15,126

Entebbe (EBB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

20Weekly Planes

12h 23mAverage Duration

R 5,934Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kampala to Mthatha.

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Distance: 3,588.7 km
Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mthatha, South Africa?

Uganda Airlines, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berelay Rd to Mthatha via Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, 77 Nugget St, Cbd, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 2d 18h.

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