How far is Johannesburg from Gwanda?

The distance between Johannesburg and Gwanda is approximately 595 km (369 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Gwanda in Gwanda.

Bus Johannesburg to Gwanda from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gwanda on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	15h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Braamfontein (Powerhouse)	13h	5:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Powerhouse Bus Station, Simmonds St	14h	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station) - Johannesburg, Park Station, 96 Rissik Street	13h 30m	6:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Mayfair (Eaglecity) - 110 Clifton St, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2108	15h 45m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:39 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Gwanda

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

14hAverage Duration

593 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Gwanda?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Gwanda

A
Gwanda
A6, Glow Petroleum Service Station, Gwanda, Zimbabwe

Compare bus companies

Swiss Express

4.5/5317 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.3

Users have shared positive experiences with Swiss Express, highlighting the friendly staff and overall great service. Many felt impressed by the trip's quality, describing it as safe and enjoyable. However, there were some concerns about WiFi connectivity not working during travel and a parcel being lost on one occasion.

Swiss Express Johannesburg Gwanda recent customer reviews

Very safe ,friendly staff and all was super super great. Indeed Swiss Express will be always be my first choice.

Msekeli M.

September 26, 2025

The bus did take time anyway I was so impressed with the service, only WiFi was not connecting, but that is not the end of the world , we were like flying

Isaac M.

July 8, 2025

The trip was fine, but some my parcel was lost

Moses N.

August 9, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,986 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Imperial Lane

3.5/547 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Gwanda by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Gwanda?
The distance between Johannesburg and Gwanda is approximately 595 km (369 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Gwanda in Gwanda.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$48

11-21

$48

Today

$48

11-23

$58

11-24

$53

11-25

$64

11-26

$47

11-27

No data

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gwanda, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $64 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gwanda based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Swiss Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.