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How to get fromMpumalanga to East Londonby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mpumalanga to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg

    best
    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to East London (ELS)plane plane PZB - ELS
    4h 46m
    R 1,751–4,517

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus bus
    11h 46m
    R 1,230–1,819

  3. Drive 587.3 km

    1. Drive from Mpumalanga to East Londoncar car 587.3 km
    8h 43m
    R 1,313–1,896

  4. Train to King Shaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hammarsdale to Durbantrain train
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to East London (ELS)plane plane DUR - ELS
    6h 5m
    R 1,379–3,125

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hammarsdale to Durbantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durban Station to Port Shepstonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus bus
    15h 50m
    R 1,279–1,755

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Mpumalanga, South Africa and East London, South Africa?

Airlink and Safair fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to East London (ELS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mpumalanga to East London via Pietermaritzburg, Mthatha, and Butterworth in around 11h 46m.

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