There are 3 ways to get from Mthatha to Empangeni by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane UTT - RCB
4h 19mR 4,149–12,306Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to Kokstadbus
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
12h 16mR 1,011–1,372Drive 566.1 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Empangenicar 566.1 km
7h 19mR 1,315–1,899
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Empangeni is to bus which costs R 1 000 - R 1 400 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Empangeni is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs R 4 100 - R 13 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Richards Bay via Kokstad and Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Mthatha and Empangeni is 489 km. The road distance is 566.1 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 12h 16m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Mthatha to Empangeni, including transfers.
Mthatha to Empangeni bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Empangeni is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs R 4 100 - R 13 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 000 - R 1 400 and takes 12h 16m.
Mthatha to Empangeni bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Kokstad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Empangeni is 566 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Mthatha to Empangeni.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Empangeni via Kokstad, Durban, and Richards Bay in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 3,900–12,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Kokstad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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