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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Wilderness is to bus which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Wilderness is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs R 2 300 - R 6 000.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Wilderness?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Wilderness. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Wilderness via Butterworth, East London Stn and East London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Wilderness?

The distance between Mthatha and Wilderness is 685 km. The road distance is 786.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mthatha to Wilderness without a car is to bus which takes 15h 16m and costs R 1 400 - R 2 100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Mthatha to Wilderness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Wilderness bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Wilderness?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Wilderness is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs R 2 300 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Mthatha to Wilderness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mthatha to Wilderness?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Wilderness is 786 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Mthatha to Wilderness.

Where can I stay near Wilderness?

There are 754+ hotels available in Wilderness.

Mthatha to Wilderness - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mthatha to Wilderness by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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 George Airport (GRJ)plane UTT - GRJ
4h 58m
R 2,359–5,816
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 Wildernessbus
15h 16m
R 1,487–2,042
Drive 786.2 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Wildernesscar 786.2 km
9h 51m
R 1,768–2,554

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

12Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

R 2,154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mthatha to Wilderness.

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Distance: 684.7 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa?

Airlink, Safair, and CemAir fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to George Airport (GRJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Wilderness via Butterworth, East London, East London Stn, and East London in around 15h 16m.

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