There are 4 ways to get from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus 17210
- Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
4h 25mR 612–872Drive 233.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS)car 233.9 km
3h 22mR 523–756Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mthatha to East London-ELS233.9 km
3h 22mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS)taxi 233.9 km
3h 22mR 1,500–1,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) is to drive which costs R 500 - R 800 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs R 500 - R 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS). However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at East London via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Mthatha and East London Airport (ELS) is 234 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs R 600 - R 900.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS), including transfers.
Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS).
There are 523+ hotels available in East London Airport (ELS).
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and East London Airport (ELS), South Africa?
You can take a bus from Mthatha to East London Airport (ELS) via Butterworth and East London in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Butterworth to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 85–220
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 85–220
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mthatha to East London-ELS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–1,900
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mthatha and East London Airport (ELS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







