There are 4 ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha by plane, bus or car
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Bus via Grahamstown
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Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown
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Take the bus from Grahamstown to Idutywa
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Take the bus from Idutywa to Umtata
Drive
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Drive from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha
Port Elizabeth to Mthatha by bus
The bus journey time between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha is around 7h 40m and covers a distance of around 538 km. Operated by Greyhound ZA, the Port Elizabeth to Mthatha bus service departs from Port Elizabeth and arrives in Umtata. Typically seven buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 440 - R 550 and takes 7h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is to fly which costs R 3 400 - R 10 000 and takes 4h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Umtata. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha is 397 km. The road distance is 483 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs R 440 - R 550.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Port Elizabeth station.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs R 3 400 - R 10 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 440 - R 550 and takes 7h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Port Elizabeth Airport to Umtata Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Port Elizabeth to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Umtata station.
- Distance: 396.7 km
- Duration: 4h 13m
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink, CemAir and Safair fly from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Port Elizabeth to Umtata once daily. Tickets cost R 440 - R 550 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Umtata via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3 400 - R 10 000
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Umtata via Durban, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 3 800 - R 11 000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Umtata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 440 - R 550
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Idutywa to Umtata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 290 - R 350
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- + (011) 852 6120
- info@eldocoaches.co.za
- Website
- eldocoaches.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 230 - R 310
- Schedules at
- eldocoaches.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- translux@apx.co.za
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Grahamstown to Idutywa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 220 - R 310
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth to Mthatha is 483 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha.
CemAir and Airlink offer flights from Port Elizabeth Airport to Umtata Airport.
There are three+ hotels available in Mthatha. Prices start at R 1 750 per night.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth Airport is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs R 60 - R 75.