How to Travel from

Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay

by Rideshare, Route or Car

The Republic of South Africa Mthatha Plettenberg Bay

Cheapest

By car (709 km)

8 h 49 min

709 km.

from $38

Other

Rideshare

8 h 49 min

709 km.

from $9.25

Bus, Plane (Fly to George Airport)

7 h 17 min

575 km.

from $187.17

Bus

29 h 40 min

574 km.

from $77.98

Bus via Bloemfontein

24 h 57 min

574 km.

from $86.26

Bus, Plane (Fly to Port Elizabeth)

6 h 38 min

575 km.

from $273.04

Airlines

Safair

Website:

flysafair.co.za/

Plane from Mthatha Airport to George

Ave. Duration:

4h 42m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$115.10–$255.77

CemAir

Website:

flycemair.co.za/

Plane from Mthatha Airport to Plettenberg

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$153.46–$434.81

Airlink

Phone:

+27 11 451 7300

Website:

flyairlink.com/

Plane from Mthatha Airport to George

Ave. Duration:

5h 45m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$268.56–$831.25

Plane from Mthatha Airport to Port

Ave. Duration:

5h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.67–$434.81

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:

+27 11 611 8000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.co.za

Bus from Mthatha to Bloemfontein

Ave. Duration:

9h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.97–$51.15

Bus from Bloemfontein to Mossel

Ave. Duration:

11h 5m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$34.53–$58.83

Eagle Liner

Phone:

+27 87 150 1895

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

eagleliner.co.za

Bus from Umtata to Cape

Ave. Duration:

20h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$25.58–$70.34

TransLux Express

Phone:

+27 86 158 9282

Website:

res.prasa.com/translux/booking

Bus from George to Plettenburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.79–$17.90

Bus from Mosselbay Shell to Plettenburg

Ave. Duration:

2h 7m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.79–$19.18

Bus from Cape Town to Plettenburg

Ave. Duration:

8h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.18–$26.86

What is the cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay is to bus which costs $38.04 - $81.52 and takes 29h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

The fastest way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Plettenberg Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay. However, there are services departing from Mthatha and arriving at Plettenburg Bay via Bloemfontein and Mosselbay Shell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.

How far is it from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

The distance between Mthatha and Plettenberg Bay is 765 km. The road distance is 709.2 km.

How do I travel from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay without a car is to bus via Bloemfontein which takes 24h 57m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay bus from?

Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Mthatha station.

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

The best way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay is to bus via Bloemfontein which takes 24h 57m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $380.43 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay bus arrive?

Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Bloemfontein station.

Can I drive from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay is 709 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay.

Where can I stay near Plettenberg Bay?

There are 628+ hotels available in Plettenberg Bay. Prices start at $83.03 per night.

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Birds of Eden

Birds of Eden is the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary, located in Kurland village near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. The mesh dome of the sanctuary was built over 2 hectares (5 acres) of indigenous forest, and is up to 55 metres (180 ft) above ground level. 1 kilometres (0 mi) of walkways, about 75% of which are elevated, let visitors see the birds at all levels of the aviary.

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

Monkeyland is a free roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary founded in 1998 by Tony Blignaut, which is located at The Crags near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. The sanctuary covers more than 12 hectares (30 acres) of indigenous forest, with a protected greenbelt of 4 hectares (9 acres). Monkeyland is one of four sanctuaries managed by The South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA), the others being Birds of Eden and Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, and Monkeyland's s sister sanctuary, MonkeylandKZN near Ballito on the Dolphin Coast.

Wilderness National Park

Wilderness National Park, also called the Wilderness Section, is located around the seaside town of Wilderness between the larger towns of George and Knysna, in the Western Cape. It is a protected area of South Africa forming part of the Garden Route National Park.

Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plet or Plett, is the primary town of the Bitou Local Municipality in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. As of the census of 2001, there were 29,149 population. It was originally named Bahia Formosa ("Beautiful Bay") by early Portuguese explorers and lies on South Africa's Garden Route 210 km from Port Elizabeth and about 600 km from Cape Town.

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Six ways to Travel from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay

Transport providers

Airlines

Safair

CemAir

Airlink

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Eagle Liner

TransLux Express

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

What is the fastest way to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Plettenberg Bay?

How far is it from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

How do I travel from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay without a car?

How long does it take to get from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

Where do I catch the Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay bus from?

Bus or fly from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

Where does the Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay bus arrive?

Can I drive from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay?

Where can I stay near Plettenberg Bay?