There are 3 ways to get from Midrand to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Midrand to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 600 - R 900 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Midrand to Mthatha is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs R 2 900 - R 5 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Midrand to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Mthatha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Midrand and Mthatha is 641 km. The road distance is 865.3 km.
The best way to get from Midrand to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 14h 19m and costs R 600 - R 900.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Midrand to Mthatha, including transfers.
Midrand to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Midrand to Mthatha is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs R 2 900 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 600 - R 900 and takes 14h 19m.
Midrand to Mthatha bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Mthatha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midrand to Mthatha is 865 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Midrand to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Midrand, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha once daily. Tickets cost R 550–800 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mthatha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–4,400
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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