There are 3 ways to get from Mthatha to George by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ)plane UTT - GRJ
4h 49mR 2,264–5,701Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to George Railway Stnbus
15h 26mR 1,487–2,042Drive 800.1 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Georgecar 800.1 km
10h 5mR 1,799–2,599
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to George is to bus which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to George is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs R 2 200 - R 6 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to George. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at George Railway Stn via Butterworth, East London Stn and East London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Mthatha and George is 671 km. The road distance is 800.1 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to George without a car is to bus which takes 15h 26m and costs R 1 400 - R 2 100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Mthatha to George, including transfers.
Mthatha to George bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
The best way to get from Mthatha to George is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs R 2 200 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 15h 26m.
Mthatha to George bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to George is 800 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Mthatha to George.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and George, South Africa?
Airlink and Safair fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to George Railway Stn via Butterworth, East London, East London Stn, and East London in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–5,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–13,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg, Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 4,100–15,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Butterworth to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 85–220
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 85–220
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