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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Gaborone is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Gaborone is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $240 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Gaborone?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Gaborone. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Gaborone via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Gaborone?

The distance between Mthatha and Gaborone is 848 km. The road distance is 1096.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mthatha to Gaborone without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Mthatha to Gaborone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Gaborone bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Gaborone?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Gaborone is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Mthatha to Gaborone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mthatha to Gaborone?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Gaborone is 1096 km. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Mthatha to Gaborone.

Where can I stay near Gaborone?

There are 368+ hotels available in Gaborone.

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

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

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 Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gaborone (GBE)plane UTT - GBE
3h 58m
$245–746
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburgbus 17202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
18h 15m
$45–85
Drive 1,096.3 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Gaboronecar 1,096.3 km
16h 4m
$153–221
Bus via Mabopane
1. Take the bus from Umtata to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Queens Rdbus
26h 51m
$80–145

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 848.4 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana?

Airlink and Air Botswana fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gaborone (GBE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Gaborone via Johannesburg in around 18h 15m.

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