There are 5 ways to get from Mthatha to Stellenbosch by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Mthatha Airport
best- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane UTT - CPT
5h 24mR 4,289–8,086Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Umtata to Cape Townbus
21h 10mR 748–1,435Bus via East London (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Somerset Westbus
20h 41mR 1,387–1,820Drive 1,137 km
- Drive from Mthatha to Stellenboschcar 1,137 km
14h 34mR 2,637–3,809Bus to East London, fly
- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Fly from East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane ELS - CPT
7h 8mR 2,052–4,065
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Stellenbosch is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 500 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs R 4 200 - R 8 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Somerset West via East London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.
The distance between Mthatha and Stellenbosch is 1023 km. The road distance is 1137 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Stellenbosch without a car is to bus via East London which takes 20h 41m and costs R 1 300 - R 1 900.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Mthatha to Stellenbosch, including transfers.
Mthatha to Stellenbosch bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Stellenbosch is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs R 4 200 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus via East London, which costs R 1 300 - R 1 900 and takes 20h 41m.
Mthatha to Stellenbosch bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Stellenbosch is 1137 km. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Mthatha to Stellenbosch.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Stellenbosch, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Stellenbosch via East London and Somerset West in around 20h 41m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from East London to Cape Town International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–2,700
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to Somerset West
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Mthatha to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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