There are 4 ways to get from Mthatha to Emalahleni by plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane UTT - JNB
- Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Emalahlenicar
2h 52mR 2,569–4,826Bus via Johannesburg (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburgbus 17202 / ...
- Take the bus from Johannesburg Park to Witbankbus
16h 51mR 970–1,330Drive 867.5 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Emalahlenicar 867.5 km
12h 25mR 1,987–2,871Bus
- Take the bus from Umtata to Pretoriabus
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Witbankbus
19hR 1,406–1,952
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Emalahleni is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 950 - R 1 400 and takes 16h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Emalahleni is to fly and drive which takes 2h 52m and costs R 2 500 - R 4 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Emalahleni. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Witbank via Johannesburg Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
The distance between Mthatha and Emalahleni is 740 km. The road distance is 867.5 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Emalahleni without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 16h 51m and costs R 950 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Mthatha to Emalahleni, including transfers.
Mthatha to Emalahleni bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
Mthatha to Emalahleni bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Emalahleni is 868 km. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Mthatha to Emalahleni.
There are 121+ hotels available in Emalahleni.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Emalahleni, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Mthatha to Witbank via Johannesburg and Johannesburg Park in around 16h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–4,300
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 500–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg Park to Witbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Witbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.