There are 4 ways to get from Mthatha to Lady Frere by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi via Butterworth
best- Take the bus from Mthatha to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Queenstownbus
- Take the taxi from Queenstown to Lady Freretaxi
8h 47mR 1,187–1,607Drive 179.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mthatha to Lady Frerecar 179.8 km
3h 5mR 411–594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mthatha to Lady Freretaxi 179.8 km
3h 5mR 1,100–1,500Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Queenstownbus
- Take the taxi from Queenstown to Lady Freretaxi
8h 53mR 1,268–1,576
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Lady Frere is to drive which costs R 410 - R 600 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Lady Frere is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs R 410 - R 600.
The distance between Mthatha and Lady Frere is 459 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Lady Frere without a car is to bus and taxi via Butterworth which takes 8h 47m and costs R 1 100 - R 1 700.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Mthatha to Lady Frere, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Lady Frere is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Mthatha to Lady Frere.
There are one+ hotels available in Lady Frere.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Lady Frere, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Mthatha to Lady Frere. However, you can take the bus to Butterworth, take the bus to East London, take the bus to Queenstown, then take the taxi to Lady Frere. Alternatively, you can drive from Mthatha to Lady Frere in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- 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
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from East London to Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 330–440
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- R 310–1,500
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