What is the cheapest way to get from Harare to Mthatha?

The cheapest way to get from Harare to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 1 300 - R 1 700 and takes 36h.

What is the fastest way to get from Harare to Mthatha?

The fastest way to get from Harare to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs R 8 500 - R 28 000.

Is there a direct bus between Harare and Mthatha?

No, there is no direct bus from Harare to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Harare and arriving at Mthatha via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.

How far is it from Harare to Mthatha?

The distance between Harare and Mthatha is 1562 km. The road distance is 1942.7 km.

How do I travel from Harare to Mthatha without a car?

The best way to get from Harare to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 36h and costs R 1 300 - R 1 700.

How long does it take to get from Harare to Mthatha?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Harare to Mthatha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harare to Mthatha bus from?

Harare to Mthatha bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, depart from Harare station.

Bus or fly from Harare to Mthatha?

The best way to get from Harare to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs R 8 500 - R 28 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 300 - R 1 700 and takes 36h.

Where does the Harare to Mthatha bus arrive?

Harare to Mthatha bus services, operated by City Bus Coaches, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Harare to Mthatha?

Yes, the driving distance between Harare to Mthatha is 1943 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Harare to Mthatha.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 73+ hotels available in Mthatha.

Harare to Mthatha - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Harare to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane HRE - UTT
4h 26m
R 8,931–27,519
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harare to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Mthathabus
36h
R 1,382–1,632
Drive 1,942.7 km
1. Drive from Harare to Mthathacar 1,942.7 km
21h 19m
R 5,909–8,536
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Harare to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Mthathabus
40h 51m
R 1,461–2,168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Harare to Germistoncar
2. Take the cartrain from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to Mthathacar
28h 14m
R 4,356–6,350

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 29mAverage Duration

R 5,695Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,561.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Harare, Zimbabwe and Mthatha, South Africa?

Airlink, Air Zimbabwe, and two other airlines fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harare to Mthatha via Johannesburg in around 36h.

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