What is the cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Ballito?

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Ballito is to bus via Port Shepstone which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mthatha to Ballito?

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Ballito is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs R 3 600 - R 6 500.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Ballito?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Ballito. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Durban Airport via Port Shepstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Ballito?

The distance between Mthatha and Ballito is 350 km. The road distance is 451.2 km.

How do I travel from Mthatha to Ballito without a car?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Ballito without a car is to bus via Port Shepstone which takes 8h 2m and costs R 800 - R 1 100.

How long does it take to get from Mthatha to Ballito?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Mthatha to Ballito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Ballito bus from?

Mthatha to Ballito bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Ballito?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Ballito is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs R 3 600 - R 6 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Shepstone, which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Mthatha to Ballito bus arrive?

Mthatha to Ballito bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Umzikhulu station.

Can I drive from Mthatha to Ballito?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Ballito is 451 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Mthatha to Ballito.

Where can I stay near Ballito?

There are 1697+ hotels available in Ballito.

Mthatha to Ballito - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mthatha to Ballito by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Fly to King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane UTT - DUR
4h 19m
R 3,599–6,256
Bus via Port Shepstone
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Umzikhulubus 17202
2. Take the bus from Port Shepstone to Durban Airportbus
8h 2m
R 840–1,037
Drive 451.2 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Ballitocar 451.2 km
6h 14m
R 1,029–1,487
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, taxi
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane UTT - PZB
2. Take the taxi from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Ballitotaxi
4h 46m
R 4,339–11,206
Fly to Richards Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane UTT - RCB
2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Ballitotaxi
5h 21m
R 4,389–11,306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Durbanbus
9h 6m
R 1,066–1,352

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

R 3,165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350.4 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Ballito, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Ballito via Umzikhulu, Port Shepstone, and Durban Airport in around 8h 2m.

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