There are 5 ways to get from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
- Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus 17210
4h 18mR 764–1,018Drive 233.8 km
cheapest- Drive from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthathacar 233.8 km
3h 21mR 523–755Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East London-ELS to Mthatha233.8 km
3h 21mTaxi
- Take the taxi from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthathataxi 233.8 km
3h 21mR 1,500–1,900Bus via Butterworth
- Take the bus from East London to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Mthathabus 17210
4h 25mR 607–893
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha is to drive which costs R 500 - R 800 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs R 500 - R 800.
No, there is no direct bus from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from East London Windmill and arriving at Mthatha via Idutywa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between East London Airport (ELS) and Mthatha is 237 km. The road distance is 233.8 km.
The best way to get from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs R 750 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha, including transfers.
East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from East London Windmill station.
East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Idutywa station.
Yes, the driving distance between East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha.
There are 65+ hotels available in Mthatha.
What companies run services between East London Airport (ELS), South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
You can take a vehicle from East London Airport (ELS) to Mthatha via East London Windmill and Idutywa in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from East London Windmill to Idutywa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 240–330
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Idutywa to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Butterworth to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from East London to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 85–220
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 85–220
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East London-ELS to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East London Airport (ELS) and Mthatha. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.