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

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Rustenburg is to bus which costs R 650 - R 1 700 and takes 18h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Rustenburg is to fly and drive which takes 3h 29m and costs R 2 700 - R 5 000.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Rustenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Rustenburg. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Rustenburg via Soshanguve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Rustenburg?

The distance between Mthatha and Rustenburg is 757 km. The road distance is 963.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mthatha to Rustenburg without a car is to bus which takes 18h 22m and costs R 650 - R 1 700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Mthatha to Rustenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Rustenburg bus from?

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

Where does the Mthatha to Rustenburg bus arrive?

Mthatha to Rustenburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Pretoria station.

Can I drive from Mthatha to Rustenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Rustenburg is 964 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Mthatha to Rustenburg.

Where can I stay near Rustenburg?

There are 153+ hotels available in Rustenburg.

Mthatha to Rustenburg - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mthatha to Rustenburg by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane UTT - JNB
2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Rustenburgcar
3h 29m
R 2,709–4,986
Bus via Umtata
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Umtata to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus
18h 58m
R 678–1,719
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mthatha to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus
18h 22m
R 692–1,664
Drive 963.8 km
1. Drive from Mthatha to Rustenburgcar 963.8 km
12h 40m
R 2,224–3,212

Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

R 2,311Cheapest Price

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Distance: 757.3 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Mthatha to Rustenburg via Pretoria, Pretoria, Mabopane, and Soshanguve in around 18h 22m.

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