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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $390 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Zimbabwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe?

The distance between Mthatha and Zimbabwe is 1316 km. The road distance is 1939.1 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Mthatha to Zimbabwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Zimbabwe bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Zimbabwe?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $390 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $95 and takes 35h 50m.

Where does the Mthatha to Zimbabwe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mthatha to Zimbabwe?

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

Where can I stay near Zimbabwe?

There are 334+ hotels available in Zimbabwe.

Mthatha to Zimbabwe - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Mthatha to Zimbabwe 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 to Bulawayo
best
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane UTT - BUQ
4h 27m
$393–1,141
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
Fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane UTT - HRE
5h
$369–973
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
$122–197
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mthatha to Burgersdorpcar
2. Take the car train from Burgersdorp to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Hararecar
30h 11m
$262–393

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$368Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mthatha to Zimbabwe.

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Distance: 1,316.3 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Bulawayo (BUQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Harare via Johannesburg in around 35h 50m.

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