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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Polokwane is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 200 and takes 18h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Polokwane is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs R 3 600 - R 12 000.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Polokwane?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Polokwane. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Polokwane via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Polokwane?

The distance between Mthatha and Polokwane is 877 km. The road distance is 1143 km.

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

The best way to get from Mthatha to Polokwane without a car is to bus which takes 18h 53m and costs R 800 - R 1 200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Mthatha to Polokwane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Polokwane bus from?

Mthatha to Polokwane bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Polokwane?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Polokwane is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs R 3 600 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 200 and takes 18h 53m.

Where does the Mthatha to Polokwane bus arrive?

Mthatha to Polokwane bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Mthatha to Polokwane?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Polokwane is 1143 km. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Mthatha to Polokwane.

Where can I stay near Polokwane?

There are 270+ hotels available in Polokwane.

Mthatha to Polokwane - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mthatha to Polokwane by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, car train, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane UTT - PTG
7h 38m
R 3,664–11,201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Johannesburgbus 17202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
18h 53m
R 800–1,140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mthatha to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Polokwanecar
20h 41m
R 1,640–2,505
Drive 1,143 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Polokwanecar 1,143 km
13h 54m
R 2,584–3,732
Bus via Pretoria
1. Take the bus from Umtata to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Polokwanebus
25h 13m
R 1,166–1,742

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights

12Weekly Planes

11h 15mAverage Duration

R 3,503Cheapest Price

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Distance: 877.5 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Polokwane via Johannesburg in around 18h 53m.

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