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How to get fromEast London to Mbabaneby plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from East London to Mbabane by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane ELS - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Mbabanecar car
    6h 39m
    $198–305

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabaneshuttle bus
    19h 48m
    $82–113

  3. Drive 1,062.9 km

    1. Drive from East London to Mbabanecar car 1,062.9 km
    15h 33m
    $149–215

  4. Fly to Maputo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane ELS - MPM
    2. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbabanecar car
    6h 45m
    $219–645

East London (ELS) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Mbabane, Eswatini?

There is no direct connection from East London to Mbabane. However, you can take the taxi to East London (ELS) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Mbabane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Mbabane via Johannesburg, Park, Marlboro, OR Tambo Airport, and Johannesburg Airport in around 19h 48m.

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