What is the travel distance from Pretoria to Gwanda?

The distance between Pretoria and Gwanda is approximately 542 km (336 miles).

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

Buses departing from Pretoria Station in Pretoria will take you to Gwanda in Gwanda.

Bus Pretoria to Gwanda from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pretoria to Gwanda on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:45pm	Pretoria	12h 15m	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	Fastest

Next departures for Pretoria to Gwanda on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Pretoria	12h 15m	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	Bosman Station, Pretoria Central	13h	4:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	14h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:05 AM SAST.

Get from Pretoria to Gwanda

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13hAverage Duration

542 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Gwanda?

Stops in Pretoria

A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street

Stops in Gwanda

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

Compare bus companies

Imperial Lane

3.5/547 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.3

Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the timeliness. Imperial Lane ticket prices on this trip start at $52

Imperial Lane Pretoria Gwanda recent customer reviews

Driver's are professional and focused on the road. Time keeping very poor and no communication y the bus was late with 1 hour

Florah Girly M.

March 21, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,989 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10989 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $49

Intercity Xpress Pretoria Gwanda recent customer reviews

I enjoyed everything except the delaying of bus, I was supposed to arrive at 6:30 but I have arrived 9.00 instead Bus came late and again after border we waited for another bust coming from Durban to bring people and fill our bus

Onicca M.

September 7, 2025

Swiss Express

4.5/5318 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Gwanda by bus

What is the travel distance from Pretoria to Gwanda?
The distance between Pretoria and Gwanda is approximately 542 km (336 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pretoria to Gwanda?
Buses departing from Pretoria Station in Pretoria 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

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11-21

$48

Today

$48

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11-27

$61

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Gwanda was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $69 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Gwanda based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-27.