There are 3 ways to get from Empangeni to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane RCB - UTT
5h 17mR 3,852–11,307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthathabus
12h 7mR 834–1,474Drive 567.1 km
- Drive from Empangeni to Mthathacar 567.1 km
7h 17mR 1,307–1,888
Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Empangeni to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 500 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Empangeni to Mthatha is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs R 3 800 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Empangeni to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Richards Bay and arriving at Mthatha via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Empangeni and Mthatha is 489 km. The road distance is 567.1 km.
The best way to get from Empangeni to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 7m and costs R 800 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Empangeni to Mthatha, including transfers.
Empangeni to Mthatha bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Richards Bay station.
The best way to get from Empangeni to Mthatha is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs R 3 800 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 500 and takes 12h 7m.
Empangeni to Mthatha bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empangeni to Mthatha is 567 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Empangeni to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Empangeni, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empangeni to Mthatha via Richards Bay, Durban, Durban Bus Stn, and Pietermaritzburg in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,600–11,000
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Richards Bay to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 140–180
- Website
- Intercape
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