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 2,664–6,201Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to George Railway Stnbus
14h 21mR 978–1,286Drive 800.1 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Georgecar 800.1 km
10h 6mR 1,852–2,675
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to George is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 300 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to George is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs R 2 600 - R 6 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to George. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at George Railway Stn via East London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
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 14h 21m and costs R 950 - R 1 300.
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 2 600 - R 6 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 950 - R 1 300 and takes 14h 21m.
Mthatha to George bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to George is 800 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m 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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to George Railway Stn via East London in around 14h 21m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–6,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 5,000–14,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to George Airport via Johannesburg, Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 6,000–14,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to George Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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