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How to get fromMpumalanga to Grahamstownby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mpumalanga to Grahamstown by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Port Elizabeth, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane PZB - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    8h 15m
    R 3,756–7,847

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hammarsdale to Durbantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durban to Port Elizabethbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    21h 16m
    R 784–1,245

  3. Train, bus via Mthatha

    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 Komanibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Queenstown to Grahamstownbus bus
    20h
    R 1,544–1,985

  4. Drive 718.3 km

    1. Drive from Mpumalanga to Grahamstowncar car 718.3 km
    10h 47m
    R 1,622–2,342

  5. Fly Pietermaritzburg to East London, bus

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to East London (ELS)plane plane PZB - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus bus
    8h 23m
    R 2,326–5,327

  6. Train to King Shaka International Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Take the train from Hammarsdale to Durbantrain train
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane DUR - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    8h 59m
    R 1,884–4,055

  7. Train to King Shaka International Airport, fly to East London, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus bus
    9h 42m
    R 1,854–4,335

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 830.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Mpumalanga, South Africa and Grahamstown, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Mpumalanga to Grahamstown. However, you can take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, then take the bus to Grahamstown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hammarsdale to Grahamstown via Durban, Durban Station, Port Shepstone, Umzikhulu, Mthatha, Komani, and Queenstown in around 20h.

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