There are 3 ways to get from Midrand to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midrand to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 500 - R 750 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Midrand to Mthatha is to fly which takes 2h and costs R 1 900 - R 3 400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Midrand and arriving at Mthatha. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Midrand and Mthatha is 641 km. The road distance is 865.3 km.
The best way to get from Midrand to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs R 500 - R 750.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Midrand to Mthatha, including transfers.
Midrand to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Midrand station.
The best way to get from Midrand to Mthatha is to fly which takes 2h and costs R 1 900 - R 3 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 500 - R 750 and takes 13h 50m.
Midrand to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Mthatha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midrand to Mthatha is 865 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Midrand to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Midrand, 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 Midrand to Mthatha 3 times a day. Tickets cost R 500–750 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
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- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mthatha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,700–3,100
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 500–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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