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TodayMay 15
from US$30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: 109 Kerk St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Matola
    Destination location: MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre
    Operated by: ETRAGOETRAGO
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: JOHANNESBURG (LUCIANO LUXURY COACHES)
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Matola
    Destination location: Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola
    Operated by: LUCIANO LUXURY COACHESLUCIANO LUXURY COACHES
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Matola
    Destination location: Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: JOHANNESBURG (LUCIANO LUXURY COACHES)
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Matola
    Destination location: Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola
    Operated by: LUCIANO LUXURY COACHESLUCIANO LUXURY COACHES
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Matola
    Destination location: Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Johannesburg to Matola: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance439 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Johannesburg to Matola Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Johannesburg to Matola, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Matola

  1. How long is the trip from Johannesburg to Matola by bus?

    The typical travel time from Johannesburg to Matola by bus is around 8h 30m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Matola in about 6h 30m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Matola?

    The distance covered from Johannesburg to Matola is 444 km (275 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Matola?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane), in Matola.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Johannesburg to Matola?

    The least expensive way to go from Johannesburg to Matola would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$29, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Johannesburg to Matola?

    The bus fare from Johannesburg to Matola is approximately US$40.

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

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05-13
US$28
05-14
US$28
Today
US$28
05-16
US$28
05-17
US$35
05-18
US$28
05-19
US$28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Matola was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of US$28

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

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$78 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Matola based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28 which is on 2025-05-16.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

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Did you know?

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

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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