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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to George is to bus which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to George is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs R 2 400 - R 6 000.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and George?

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.

How far is it from Mthatha to George?

The distance between Mthatha and George is 671 km. The road distance is 800.1 km.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Mthatha to George, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to George bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mthatha to George?

The best way to get from Mthatha to George is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs R 2 400 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Mthatha to George bus arrive?

Mthatha to George bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Butterworth station.

Can I drive from Mthatha to George?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to George is 800 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Mthatha to George.

Where can I stay near George?

There are 727+ hotels available in George.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mthatha to George 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 from Mthatha Airport
best
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ)plane UTT - GRJ
4h 29m
R 2,464–5,701
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
3. Take the bus from East London to George Railway Stnbus
15h 26m
R 1,487–2,042
Drive 800.1 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Georgecar 800.1 km
10h 5m
R 1,841–2,659
Bus, bus to East London, fly
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
3. Fly from East London (ELS) to George Airport (GRJ)plane ELS - GRJ
9h 11m
R 2,987–5,967
Bus to Margate, fly
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Umzikhulubus
2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to George Airport (GRJ)plane MGH - GRJ
10h 31m
R 5,075–8,832
Bus, bus to King Shaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Umzikhulubus
2. Take the bus from Port Shepstone to Durban Airportbus
3. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to George Airport (GRJ)plane DUR - GRJ
11h 2m
R 2,805–5,582
Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Bloemfonteinbus
2. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to George Airport (GRJ)plane BFN - GRJ
12h 52m
R 2,585–6,900

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

R 2,350Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mthatha to George.

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Distance: 671.2 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and George, South Africa?

Airlink, CemAir, and Safair fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) once 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.

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