There are 4 ways to get from Mthatha to Maputo by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Maputo International Airport
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane UTT - MPM
3h 42m$455–1,246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to Kokstadbus
- Take the bus from Kokstad to Durbanbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
14h 39m$68–137Drive 946.5 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Maputocar 946.5 km
13h 3m$132–191Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane UTT - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
5h 53m$243–751
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Maputo is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $450 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Maputo via Kokstad and Durban Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Mthatha and Maputo is 751 km. The road distance is 946.5 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Mthatha to Maputo, including transfers.
Mthatha to Maputo bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $450 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 14h 39m.
Mthatha to Maputo bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Kokstad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Maputo is 946 km. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Mthatha to Maputo.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Maputo, Mozambique?
Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Maputo via Kokstad and Durban Bus Stn in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- 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
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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