How far is Mbombela from Maputo by coach?

The distance between Maputo and Mbombela by coach is approximately 106 miles (171 km).

Is there a way to reach Mbombela from Maputo without a car?

The best way to go from Maputo to Mbombela without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Maputo to Mbombela from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Maputo to Mbombela on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 20m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Tropical Air Tours	4h 50m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
Bus	18:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 20m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
Bus	18:00	Maputo (Etrago)	6h 30m	00:30	Sasol Nelspruit, Cnr Samora Machel Dr & Bell St	No tags
Bus	18:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 20m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags

Next departures from Maputo to Mbombela on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 20m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Tropical Air Tours	4h 45m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
Bus	18:00	Maputo (Etrago)	6h 30m	00:30	Sasol Nelspruit, Cnr Samora Machel Dr & Bell St	No tags
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags

Next departures from Maputo to Mbombela on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 20m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Tropical Air Tours	4h 45m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
Bus	18:00	Maputo (Etrago)	6h 30m	00:30	Sasol Nelspruit, Cnr Samora Machel Dr & Bell St	No tags
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags

Next departures from Maputo to Mbombela on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 20m	23:50	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Tropical Air Tours	4h 45m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
Bus	18:00	Maputo (Etrago)	6h 30m	00:30	Sasol Nelspruit, Cnr Samora Machel Dr & Bell St	No tags
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags

Next departures from Maputo to Mbombela on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Tropical Air Tours	4h 45m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
Bus	18:00	Maputo (Etrago)	6h 30m	00:30	Sasol Nelspruit, Cnr Samora Machel Dr & Bell St	No tags
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags

Next departures from Maputo to Mbombela on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Tropical Air Tours	4h 45m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
Bus	18:00	Maputo (Etrago)	6h 30m	00:30	Sasol Nelspruit, Cnr Samora Machel Dr & Bell St	No tags
Bus	06:30	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	5h 15m	11:45	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags

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Get from Maputo to Mbombela

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,790 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercape remains a preferred means of travel for many, with users highlighting the comfortable seating and professional staff. However, there were isolated incidents involving altercations between passengers and employees as well as issues with luggage handling that some found unsatisfactory. Despite these concerns, overall experiences tend to be positive.

Intercape Mainliner Maputo Mbombela recent customer reviews

An altercation between a passenger and an Intercape employee on the bus was not acceptable. While the passenger was probably responsible Intercape employees should be trained to diffuse such incidents.

Nelson D.

23 July 2024

We were a group of 3 and we enjoyed our travel with intecape, it was very comfortable and the staff very professional. We however encountered unusual queue at the south african immigration side, which was unbearable.

Linner N.

3 December 2023

O didn’t enjoyed the delay of the bus, personally I was going to see a doctor at 12.30 P.M, and my ticket showed that the arrival time at destination was 11.45a.m., but the bus arrived at 12.30 P.M, 45 minutes of delay. I approach to the crew members (drivers) and they was shouting at me. Very bad experience

Neusia M.

23 May 2023

Etrago

2/547 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness4

WiFi0

Etrago

2/547 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness4

WiFi0

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Sindbad, Big Sky, Ecolines

Where are the popular stops in Maputo and Mbombela?

Stops in Maputo

A - Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c

B - Tropical Air Tours

Stops in Mbombela

A - Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive

B - Nelspruit Evening

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Maputo to Mbombela

How far is Mbombela from Maputo by coach?
The distance between Maputo and Mbombela by coach is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
Is there a way to reach Mbombela from Maputo without a car?
The best way to go from Maputo to Mbombela without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£17

15/11

£17

Today

£18

17/11

£16

18/11

£16

19/11

£16

20/11

£16

21/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Maputo to Mbombela was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £40 for a bus ticket from Maputo to Mbombela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Etrago 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.