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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Harare is to bus which costs $80 - $95 and takes 35h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Harare is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $370 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Harare?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Harare. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Harare via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Harare?

The distance between Mthatha and Harare is 1561 km. The road distance is 1939.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mthatha to Harare without a car is to bus which takes 35h 50m and costs $80 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Mthatha to Harare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Harare bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Harare?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Harare is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $95 and takes 35h 50m.

Where does the Mthatha to Harare bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mthatha to Harare?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Harare is 1939 km. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Mthatha to Harare.

Where can I stay near Harare?

There are 333+ hotels available in Harare.

Mthatha to Harare - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Mthatha to Harare by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or car train

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 Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane UTT - HRE
4h 56m
$375–980
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburgbus 17202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
35h 50m
$81–95
Drive 1,939.1 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Hararecar 1,939.1 km
22h 38m
$355–512
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Umtata to Pretoriabus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Rosebanktrain
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Hararebus
47h 36m
$121–197
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mthatha to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Hararecar
29h 25m
$258–387

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 8mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mthatha to Harare.

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Distance: 1,561 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Harare, Zimbabwe?

Airlink and Air Botswana fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Harare via Johannesburg in around 35h 50m.

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