There are 2 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Mthatha by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 100 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Mthatha is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs R 1 100 - R 1 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastern Cape station to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth Station and arriving at Mthatha via Idutywa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Eastern Cape and Mthatha is 536 km. The road distance is 482.2 km.
The best way to get from Eastern Cape to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs R 750 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Eastern Cape to Mthatha, including transfers.
Eastern Cape to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Port Elizabeth Station.
Eastern Cape to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Idutywa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Mthatha is 482 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Eastern Cape to Mthatha.
There are 70+ hotels available in Mthatha.
What companies run services between Eastern Cape, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Mthatha via Idutywa in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Idutywa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–420
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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