~7hTotal estimate
~€67–215Rough fare per person
Flight to East London
Cape Town → East London · about ~1h 25m in the air · ~€60–190
Train to Mthatha
East London → Mthatha · about ~2h 35m · ~€7–25
Cape Town → Mthatha
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About the trip from Cape Town to Mthatha
Cape Town (South Africa) and Mthatha (South Africa) are 1,003 km (623 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via East London: ~7h door to door with 1 change, for ~€67–215 per person. Without flying, it takes ~18h 10m by train, via East London.
Step by step
- Flight from Cape Town to East London: ~1h 25m in the air, 886 km, ~€60–190
- Train from East London to Mthatha: ~2h 35m, 178 km, ~€7–25
Every route we know
- Flight + Train, via East London: ~7h, 1 change, ~€67–215
- Train, via East London: ~18h 10m, 1 change, ~€35–120
- Flight, via Bloemfontein and Johannesburg: ~7h 30m, 2 changes, ~€140–470
Questions
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Mthatha?
~7h door to door by flight and train, via East London, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Cape Town to Mthatha?
~€67–215 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Cape Town to Mthatha without flying?
Yes: by train, via East London, in ~18h 10m, for ~€35–120.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.