What is the cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo?

The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo is to bus via Durban which costs $50 - $140 and takes 20h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo?

The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $300 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Port Elizabeth and Maputo?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth station to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth Station and arriving at Maputo via Durban Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.

How far is it from Port Elizabeth to Maputo?

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Maputo is 1129 km. The road distance is 1429.1 km.

How do I travel from Port Elizabeth to Maputo without a car?

The best way to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo without a car is to bus via Durban which takes 20h 12m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Elizabeth to Maputo bus from?

Port Elizabeth to Maputo bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Port Elizabeth Station.

Bus or fly from Port Elizabeth to Maputo?

The best way to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Durban, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 20h 12m.

Where does the Port Elizabeth to Maputo bus arrive?

Port Elizabeth to Maputo bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Durban station.

Can I drive from Port Elizabeth to Maputo?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth to Maputo is 1429 km. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Port Elizabeth to Maputo.

Where can I stay near Maputo?

There are 148+ hotels available in Maputo.

Port Elizabeth to Maputo - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Maputo by plane, bus, car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane PLZ - MPM
3h 48m
$304–644
Bus via Durban
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Durbanbus
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus
20h 12m
$51–138
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Port Elizabeth to Moltenocar
2. Take the cartrain from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Maputocar
24h 42m
$146–224
Drive 1,429.1 km
1. Drive from Port Elizabeth to Maputocar 1,429.1 km
19h 35m
$200–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
27h 13m
$79–136

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 23mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,129.2 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Maputo, Mozambique?

Airlink, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Elizabeth to Maputo via Port Elizabeth Station and Durban Bus Stn in around 20h 12m.

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