What is the cheapest way to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

The cheapest way to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha is to bus via Cape Town which costs R 650 - R 1 400 and takes 21h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

The fastest way to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs R 4 200 - R 8 000.

Is there a direct bus between Stellenbosch and Mthatha?

No, there is no direct bus from Stellenbosch to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Paarl and arriving at Mthatha via Umtata UltraCity. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

How far is it from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

The distance between Stellenbosch and Mthatha is 1023 km. The road distance is 1137 km.

How do I travel from Stellenbosch to Mthatha without a car?

The best way to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 20h 3m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 900.

How long does it take to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stellenbosch to Mthatha bus from?

Stellenbosch to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Paarl station.

Bus or fly from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

The best way to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs R 4 200 - R 8 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 200 - R 1 900 and takes 20h 3m.

Where does the Stellenbosch to Mthatha bus arrive?

Stellenbosch to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Mthatha station.

Can I drive from Stellenbosch to Mthatha?

Yes, the driving distance between Stellenbosch to Mthatha is 1137 km. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Stellenbosch to Mthatha.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 69+ hotels available in Mthatha.

Stellenbosch to Mthatha - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stellenbosch to Mthatha by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Mthatha Airport
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane CPT - UTT
4h 54m
R 4,284–7,581
Bus via Cape Town
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Umtatabus
21h 54m
R 678–1,340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paarl to Mthathabus
20h 3m
R 1,293–1,830
Drive 1,137 km
1. Drive from Stellenbosch to Mthathacar 1,137 km
14h 34m
R 2,579–3,725
Fly to East London, bus
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to East London (ELS)plane CPT - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
3. Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus
7h 9m
R 2,259–4,091

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 23mAverage Duration

R 2,290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,022.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Stellenbosch, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?

Airlink, CemAir, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, TransLux Express operates a bus from Paarl to Mthatha once daily. Tickets cost R 490–850 and the journey takes 18h 26m.

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