There are 3 ways to get from Mthatha to Uitenhage by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane UTT - PLZ
6h 8mR 4,929–11,776Drive 487.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Mthatha to Uitenhagecar 487.4 km
6h 37mR 1,117–1,614Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Port Elizabethbus
11h 9mR 1,418–1,736
Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Uitenhage is to drive which costs R 1 100 - R 1 700 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Uitenhage is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs R 4 900 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Uitenhage. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Uitenhage via East London and Port Elizabeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Mthatha and Uitenhage is 448 km. The road distance is 487.4 km.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Uitenhage without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs R 1 400 - R 1 800.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Mthatha to Uitenhage, including transfers.
Mthatha to Uitenhage bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Uitenhage is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs R 4 900 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 400 - R 1 800 and takes 11h 9m.
Mthatha to Uitenhage bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Uitenhage is 487 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Mthatha to Uitenhage.
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Uitenhage, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mthatha to Uitenhage via East London and Port Elizabeth in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,300–11,000
- 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 Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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