How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gweru?

The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Gweru start from £48. The average price for this route is around £52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Gweru?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Gweru is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 479 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 16h and is operated by Tombs Motors .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Gweru route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from MB Transport , Timboon Coaches , Webber Coaches , Tombs Motors , Nabil Transport .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Gweru?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Gweru at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 13:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gweru?

A bus journey from Johannesburg to Gweru produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Gweru?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MB Transport , with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gweru?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tombs Motors has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Gweru?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Nabil Transport , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Gweru?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Nabil Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Gweru from £46 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Johannesburg to Gweru on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	JOHANNESBURG	18h	05:00	GWERU	No tags
Bus	04:20	Midrand (Shell Ultra City)	19h 10m	23:30	Chicken Inn Sweru Clonsilla	No tags
Bus	04:20	Midrand (Shell Ultra City)	19h 10m	23:30	Chicken Inn Sweru Clonsilla	No tags
Bus	13:00	NEWTOWN	18h 30m	07:30	Gweru	No tags
Bus	13:00	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	09:25	Gweru Chicken Slice A5	No tags

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
Visit page
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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gweru?
The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Gweru start from £48. The average price for this route is around £52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Gweru?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Gweru is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 479 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 16h and is operated by Tombs Motors.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Gweru route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from MB Transport, Timboon Coaches, Webber Coaches, Tombs Motors, Nabil Transport.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Gweru?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Gweru at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 13:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gweru?
A bus journey from Johannesburg to Gweru produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Gweru?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MB Transport, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gweru?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tombs Motors has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Gweru?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Nabil Transport, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Gweru?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Nabil Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/11

£46

29/11

£47

Today

£46

01/12

£75

02/12

No data

03/12

No data

04/12

£98

05/12

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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gweru was searched and found on 30 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 £98 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 £75, which is on 2025-12-01.