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How to get fromOR Tambo Airport to Phuthaditjhababy bus, taxi, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from OR Tambo Airport to Phuthaditjhaba by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Harrismithbus17202 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Phuthaditjhabataxi
    5h 16m
    R 921–1,243

  2. Bus, taxi via Harrismith

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Engen Bergview 1 Stopbus
    2. Take the taxi from Engen Bergview 1 Stop to Phuthaditjhabataxi
    5h 49m
    R 591–1,123

  3. Drive 314.1 km

    1. Drive from OR Tambo Airport to Phuthaditjhabacar314.1 km
    3h 56m
    R 753–1,087

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from OR Tambo Airport to Phuthaditjhabataxi314.1 km
    3h 56m
    R 2,400–2,900

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)planeJNB - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Engen Bergview 1 Stopbus
    3. Take the taxi from Engen Bergview 1 Stop to Phuthaditjhabataxi
    6h 16m
    R 1,985–3,911

  6. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Afri-Ski Resortshuttle
    2. Drive from Afri-Ski Resort to Phuthaditjhabacar
    7h 52m
    R 6,330–6,490

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between OR Tambo Airport, South Africa and Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from OR Tambo Airport to Phuthaditjhaba. However, you can take the train to Marlboro, take the train to Park, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Harrismith, then take the taxi to Phuthaditjhaba. Alternatively, you can drive from OR Tambo Airport to Phuthaditjhaba in around 3h 56m.

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