What is the cheapest way to get from South Africa to Tete?

The cheapest way to get from South Africa to Tete is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 40h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Africa to Tete?

The fastest way to get from South Africa to Tete is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between South Africa and Tete?

No, there is no direct bus from South Africa to Tete. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Tete via Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 9m.

How far is it from South Africa to Tete?

The distance between South Africa and Tete is 1280 km. The road distance is 1490.5 km.

How do I travel from South Africa to Tete without a car?

The best way to get from South Africa to Tete without a car is to bus which takes 40h 9m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from South Africa to Tete?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from South Africa to Tete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Africa to Tete bus from?

South Africa to Tete bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Johannesburg station.

Bus or fly from South Africa to Tete?

The best way to get from South Africa to Tete is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $260 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 40h 9m.

Where does the South Africa to Tete bus arrive?

South Africa to Tete bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Maputo station.

Can I drive from South Africa to Tete?

Yes, the driving distance between South Africa to Tete is 1491 km. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from South Africa to Tete.

Where can I stay near Tete?

There are 11+ hotels available in Tete.

South Africa to Tete - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from South Africa to Tete by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Johannesburg International Airport
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tete (TET)plane JNB - TET
2h 43m
$264–629
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Tetebus
40h 9m
$106–124
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
2. Drive from Blantyre to Cambulatsitsicar
3. Take the train from Cambulatsitsi to Moatizetrain
30h 44m
Drive 1,490.5 km
1. Drive from Johannesburg to Tetecar 1,490.5 km
15h 8m
$208–301
Fly from Pietermaritzburg
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Tete (TET)plane PZB - TET
5h 46m
$332–852
Fly from Port Elizabeth
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Tete (TET)plane PLZ - TET
5h 53m
$324–804
Bus via Maputo
1. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Tetebus
42h 2m
$112–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Tetebus
46h 29m
$140–186

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tete (TET) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,280.2 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between South Africa and Tete, Mozambique?

Airlink and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tete (TET) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Tete via Maputo and Maputo in around 40h 9m.

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