What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Matatiele?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Matatiele is to train and bus which costs R 500 - R 700 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Matatiele?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Matatiele is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 5h 48m and costs R 4 200 - R 6 000.

How far is it from Pretoria to Matatiele?

The distance between Pretoria and Matatiele is 758 km. The road distance is 722.1 km.

How do I travel from Pretoria to Matatiele without a car?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Matatiele without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 30m and costs R 500 - R 700.

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Matatiele?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Pretoria to Matatiele, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pretoria to Matatiele?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Matatiele is 722 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Pretoria to Matatiele.

Where can I stay near Matatiele?

There are nine+ hotels available in Matatiele.

Pretoria to Matatiele - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pretoria to Matatiele by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane JNB - PZB
3. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mt Curie One Stopbus
4. Take the taxi from Mt Curie One Stop to Matatieletaxi
7h 22m
R 3,600–4,992
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain North-South
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Matatielebus
13h 30m
R 510–700
Drive 722.1 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to Matatielecar 722.1 km
9h 54m
R 1,633–2,359
Taxi, fly to Maseru, drive
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maseru (MSU)plane JNB - MSU
3. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Matatielecar
5h 48m
R 4,290–5,642
Taxi, fly to Margate, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Margate (MGH)plane JNB - MGH
3. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mt Ayliffbus
4. Take the taxi from Mt Ayliff to Matatieletaxi
7h 10m
R 4,410–7,472
Taxi, fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
3. Take the bus from Mthatha to Mount Frerebus
4. Take the taxi from Mount Frere to Matatieletaxi
7h 28m
R 4,100–6,562

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

R 1,783Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Matatiele, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Matatiele. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg, take the bus to Mt Curie One Stop, then take the taxi to Matatiele. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pretoria to Matatiele via Park and Johannesburg in around 13h 30m.

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