There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane JNB - PZB
1h 56mR 2,655–3,812Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
- Take the train from Durban to Hammarsdaletrain
10h 43mR 293–663Bus via Crompton St
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Crompton Stbus
6h 16mR 730–1,055Drive 526.6 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Mpumalangacar 526.6 km
5h 57mR 1,212–1,751Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Eldorado Park to Umlaasbus
7h 13mR 446–820Drive via Germiston 518 km
- Drive from Germiston to Mpumalangacar 518 km
6h 18mR 1,157–1,860
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga is to bus and train which costs R 290 - R 700 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs R 2 600 - R 3 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Crompton St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Mpumalanga is 505 km. The road distance is 526.6 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga without a car is to bus via Crompton St which takes 6h 16m and costs R 700 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga, including transfers.
Johannesburg to Mpumalanga bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs R 2 600 - R 3 900. Alternatively, you can bus via Crompton St, which costs R 700 - R 1 100 and takes 6h 16m.
Johannesburg to Mpumalanga bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Crompton St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Mpumalanga is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Mpumalanga, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Johannesburg to Crompton St 5 times a day. Tickets cost R 320–600 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–2,900
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- info@prasa.com
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Durban to Hammarsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 13–15
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Crompton St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 320–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 430–470
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 320–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 440–490
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Eldorado Park to Umlaas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 290–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- info@vilamora.co.za
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–550
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
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