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Busbud helps you find a bus from Johannesburg to Maputo. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Johannesburg to Maputo.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Maputo from Johannesburg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
Johannesburg to Maputo bus tickets are provided by Intercape.
For a bus leaving from Johannesburg, the trip starts at Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station, Bethrams, Eaglecity Kerk Street, Kerk Street, O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) or Southgate Shopping Centre.
In Maputo, your bus travel ends at or Tropical Air Tours.
| Daily Buses | 7 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Minimum Price | £19 |
| Average Ticket Price | £26 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 8h50m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 9h30m |
| Bus companies on this route | Intercape |
The average bus ticket price from Johannesburg to Maputo is £26. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Johannesburg to Maputo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Johannesburg and Maputo is around 9h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 282 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Johannesburg to Maputo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Johannesburg to Maputo by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape.
Buses travelling between Johannesburg and Maputo leave from Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station or Bethrams and arrive at Tropical Air Tours, Av. 25 de Setembro.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo costs around £24 for departures 90 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Johannesburg to Maputo vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £39 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £17.
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. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 90 days in advance.
If we look at the other days, booking between 30 days and 60 days before the departure will allow you to save £4.
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.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Johannesburg to Maputo.
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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