Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Maputo

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Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Luciano Luxury Coaches
    		The Troyeville Hotel
    		Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, MaputoCheapest
    Luciano Luxury Coaches
      		The Troyeville Hotel
      		Post office, Baixa Fastest
      Intercape Mainliner
        		Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
        		Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/cNo tags
        Etrago
          		21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg
          		Maputo (Etrago) No tags
          Intercape Mainliner
            		Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
            		Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/cNo tags

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            Get from Johannesburg to Maputo

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            12bus per day
            10hAverage Duration
            454 kmDistance
            11kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Johannesburg to Maputo: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket Price$63
            Average Bus Trip Duration10h
            Number of daily buses12
            Earliest bus departure7:30am
            Distance454 km
            Latest bus departure10:00pm

            Johannesburg to Maputo Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Maputo

            1. What is the distance between Johannesburg and Maputo?

              The distance covered from Johannesburg to Maputo is 455 km (282 miles).

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Maputo?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Tropical Air Tours, in Maputo.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            11-03
            $43
            11-04
            $43
            Today
            $43
            11-06
            $43
            11-07
            $43
            11-08
            $43
            11-09
            $43
            11-10
            $43
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Maputo was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $43

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

            You can expect to pay from $43 to $75 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-09.

            Usually Intercape 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.

            About Bus Travel

            Bus Travel Tips

            Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Johannesburg and Maputo!

            From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Johannesburg to Maputo.

            Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Johannesburg to Maputo.

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            Did you know?

            Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

            The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

            9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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