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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Lydenburg is to bus and taxi which costs R 1 800 - R 2 600 and takes 20h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Lydenburg is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs R 4 600 - R 14 000.

How far is it from Mthatha to Lydenburg?

The distance between Mthatha and Lydenburg is 843 km. The road distance is 952.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mthatha to Lydenburg without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 22m and costs R 1 800 - R 2 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Mthatha to Lydenburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mthatha to Lydenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Lydenburg is 952 km. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from Mthatha to Lydenburg.

Where can I stay near Lydenburg?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lydenburg.

Mthatha to Lydenburg - 8 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Mthatha to Lydenburg by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane UTT - MQP
2. Take the taxi from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Lydenburgtaxi
5h 7m
R 4,689–13,506
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus
3. Take the taxi from Nelspruit to Lydenburgtaxi
20h 22m
R 1,840–2,560
Drive 952.2 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Lydenburgcar 952.2 km
13h 33m
R 2,204–3,184
Fly to Hoedspruit, taxi
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Hoedspruit (HDS)plane UTT - HDS
2. Take the taxi from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Lydenburgtaxi
6h 36m
R 6,089–16,206
Fly to Skukuza Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Skukuza Airport (SZK)plane UTT - SZK
2. Take the taxi from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Lydenburgtaxi
8h 59m
R 6,489–17,306
Fly to Gateway International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane UTT - PTG
2. Take the taxi from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Lydenburgtaxi
10h 57m
R 7,489–10,506
Bus, taxi via Centurion (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Midrandbus
2. Take the bus from Midrand to Nelspruitbus
3. Take the taxi from Nelspruit to Lydenburgtaxi
22h 27m
R 1,930–2,850
Bus, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburgbus
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Ngodwanashuttle
4. Take the taxi from Ngodwana to Lydenburgtaxi
22h 45m
R 2,269–3,178

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

R 3,518Cheapest Price

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Distance: 843.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Mthatha to Lydenburg. However, you can take the taxi to Mthatha Airport (UTT) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then take the taxi to Lydenburg. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Johannesburg, take the bus to Nelspruit, then take the taxi to Lydenburg.

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