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How to get fromMount Frere to Pongolaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Frere to Pongola by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Mount Frere to Durbanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Piet Retiefbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Piet Retief to Pongolataxi taxi
    15h 21m
    R 1,385–1,805

  2. Drive  661.5 km

    1. Drive from Mount Frere to Pongolacar car 661.5 km
    8h 43m
    R 1,525–2,203

  3. Bus, fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mount Frere to Mthathabus bus
    2. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane UTT - RCB
    3. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pongolataxi taxi
    9h 47m
    R 5,844–14,478

  4. Bus, fly to Maputo International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mount Frere to Mthathabus bus
    2. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane UTT - MPM
    3. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pongolacar car
    11h 11m
    R 7,594–20,578

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,906Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 927.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 21m

What companies run services between Mount Frere, South Africa and Pongola, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Mount Frere to Pongola. However, you can take the bus to Durban, take the bus to Richards Bay, take the bus to Piet Retief, then take the taxi to Pongola. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Frere to Pongola in around 8h 43m.

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