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How to get fromJohannesburg to Matatielaby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Matatiela by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Mthatha Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane JNB - UTT
    2. Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Matatielataxi taxi
    4h 19m
    R 3,525–5,843

  2. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Idutywabus bus 17210
    2. Take the taxi from Idutywa to Matatielataxi taxi
    15h 33m
    R 860–1,152

  3. Drive 951.4 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Matatielacar car 951.4 km
    12h 11m
    R 2,153–3,110

  4. Fly to East London, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane plane JNB - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Butterworth to Matatielataxi taxi
    6h 1m
    R 1,945–3,943

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Idutywabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Idutywa to Matatielataxi taxi
    18h 29m
    R 1,040–1,380

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Matatiela, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Matatiela. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Mthatha Airport (UTT), then take the taxi to Matatiela. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Idutywa then take the taxi to Matatiela.

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