There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Mthatha Dam by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus
- Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus 17202
7h 33mR 780–982Drive 416.4 km
- Drive from Durban to Mthatha Damcar 416.4 km
5h 59mR 941–1,359Fly from King Shaka International Airport
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane DUR - UTT
5h 6mR 3,661–6,299Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PZB - UTT
7h 32mR 4,165–11,535Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
- Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane RCB - UTT
6h 46mR 4,691–10,530
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Mthatha Dam is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 000 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Mthatha Dam is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs R 3 600 - R 6 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban station to Mthatha Dam. However, there are services departing from Durban Station and arriving at Mthatha via Umzikhulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Durban and Mthatha Dam is 461 km. The road distance is 416.4 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Mthatha Dam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs R 750 - R 1 000.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Durban to Mthatha Dam, including transfers.
Durban to Mthatha Dam bus services, operated by Margate Coaches, depart from Durban Station.
The best way to get from Durban to Mthatha Dam is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs R 750 - R 1 000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 3 600 - R 6 500 and takes 5h 6m.
Durban to Mthatha Dam bus services, operated by Margate Coaches, arrive at Port Shepstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Mthatha Dam is 416 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Durban to Mthatha Dam.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Mthatha Dam, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Durban Station to Mthatha Dam via Port Shepstone, Umzikhulu, and Mthatha in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Airlink and Safair fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 3 times a day.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,700–9,500
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 4,400–9,500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 4,000–11,000
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–9,000
- Phone
- +27 39 312 1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- margatecoach.co.za
Bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 230–270
- Schedules at
- margatecoach.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umzikhulu to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- 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
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- vila-mora.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- https://www.vila-mora.co.za/
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–270
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–1,500
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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