There are 5 ways to get from Mthatha to Mbombela by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane UTT - MQP
3h 44mR 3,899–12,486Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus
18h 50mR 840–1,260Drive 958 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Mbombelacar 958 km
13h 30mR 2,210–3,193Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburgbus
- Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Durban to Nelspruit
21h 18mR 1,318–2,031Bus via Centurion (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Midrandbus
- Take the bus from Midrand to Nelspruitbus
20h 55mR 930–1,550
Mthatha to Mbombela by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Mbombela is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 300 and takes 18h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Mbombela is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs R 3 900 - R 13 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Mbombela. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Nelspruit via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Mthatha and Mbombela is 765 km. The road distance is 958 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Mbombela without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs R 800 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Mthatha to Mbombela, including transfers.
Mthatha to Mbombela bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Mbombela is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs R 3 900 - R 13 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 300 and takes 18h 50m.
Mthatha to Mbombela bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Mbombela is 958 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Mthatha to Mbombela.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Mbombela, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Nelspruit via Johannesburg in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- R 3,500–12,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 370–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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