There are 3 ways to get from Ballito to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane DUR - UTT
3h 54mR 3,772–6,949Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthathabus
9h 42mR 1,041–1,628Drive 451.3 km
- Drive from Ballito to Mthathacar 451.3 km
6h 12mR 1,047–1,512
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballito to Mthatha is to drive which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ballito to Mthatha is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs R 3 700 - R 7 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballito to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Durban Airport and arriving at Mthatha via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Ballito and Mthatha is 350 km. The road distance is 451.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballito to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 700.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Ballito to Mthatha, including transfers.
Ballito to Mthatha bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Ballito to Mthatha is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs R 3 700 - R 7 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 000 - R 1 700 and takes 9h 42m.
Ballito to Mthatha bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Burger St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballito to Mthatha is 451 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Ballito to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Ballito, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink and Safair fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballito to Mthatha via Durban Airport, Durban Station, Durban Bus Stn, and Pietermaritzburg in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–6,500
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Nelspruit, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–6,500
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
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