What's the distance between Johannesburg and Gweru by coach?

The journey from Johannesburg to Gweru by coach covers an approximate distance of 479 miles (772 km).

What is the best way to go from Johannesburg to Gweru without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Johannesburg to Gweru from £46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Gweru on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:00	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	09:25	Gweru Chicken Slice A5	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	20h 50m	05:50	Gweru (Shopwell Complex)	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Gweru on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:00	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	09:25	Gweru Chicken Slice A5	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Gweru on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:00	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	09:25	Gweru Chicken Slice A5	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	20h 50m	05:50	Gweru (Shopwell Complex)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:42 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Gweru

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 25mAverage duration

479 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Gweru?

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
Visit page
C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
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 Gweru

A
Gweru
Ninth St, Chicken Slice, Gweru, Zimbabwe

Compare bus companies

MB Transport

3/532 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

WiFi0

Timboon Coaches

2/520 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi0

Webber Coaches

Webber Coaches offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £69. The quickest ride takes around 1250. Webber Coaches offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

Webber Coaches Johannesburg Gweru recent customer reviews

There was no trip to Gweru as mentioned on the application yesterday,when coach representative came he mentioned that they don't even have buses to Gweru,i had to be moved to a bus that was going to Harare since the ticket was non-refundable

Prudence M.

7 April 2025

Tombs Motors

3/521 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

WiFi1.7

Based on 21 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Tombs Motors ticket prices on this trip start at £49

TOMBSMOTORS Johannesburg Gweru recent customer reviews

They must adhere to time written on tickets. They charge exorbitantly on luggage.eg I was charged R100 for a small bag of less than 15kg. It's best if they can introduce a weighing scale.

Kathleen C.

30 August 2022

On time every time

Keresina M.

29 April 2024

Firstly the bus left before scheduled departure time..

Thulani M.

8 January 2024

Nabil Transport

3/58 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Johannesburg to Gweru

What's the distance between Johannesburg and Gweru by coach?
The journey from Johannesburg to Gweru by coach covers an approximate distance of 479 miles (772 km).
What is the best way to go from Johannesburg to Gweru without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£51

25/11

£46

Today

£46

27/11

£47

28/11

£46

29/11

£50

30/11

£46

01/12

£75

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gweru was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £46

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

You can expect to pay from £46 to £75 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gweru based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Webber Coaches 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.