There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Mbabane by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gateway International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane PTG - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Mbabanecar
6h 47m$259–466Drive 409.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Polokwane to Mbabanecar 409.6 km
6h 25m$58–83Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
12h 52m$69–142Fly Gateway International Airport to Maputo International Airport, drive
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane PTG - MPM
- Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbabanecar
6h 54m$310–846Bus to Johannesburg Airport, fly to King Mswati III International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Fly from Johannesburg Airport to King Mswati III International Airportplane
- Take the taxi from King Mswati III International Airport to Mbabanetaxi
8h 12m
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Mbabane is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Mbabane is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Polokwane and Mbabane is 423 km. The road distance is 409.6 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Mbabane without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 52m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Polokwane to Mbabane, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Mbabane is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Polokwane to Mbabane.
There are 114+ hotels available in Mbabane.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Mbabane, Eswatini?
There is no direct connection from Polokwane to Mbabane. However, you can take the taxi to Gateway International Airport (PTG) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Mbabane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Mbabane via Midrand, Johannesburg, Park, Marlboro, OR Tambo Airport, and Johannesburg Airport in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–420
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–800
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
- Phone
- +27 82 805 7919
- [email protected]
- Website
- africanshuttle.com
Shuttle from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $390–440
- Website
- https://www.africanshuttle.com/
- Sedan Vehicle
- $390–440
- From
- $402
- Phone
- +268 7917 7323
- [email protected]
- Website
- travelmelula.com
Shuttle from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- https://travelmelula.com/
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $270–330
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




