How much is the bus ticket from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bulawayo to Pretoria start from $32. The average price for this route is around $41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

The average bus trip duration from Bulawayo to Pretoria is 13h 30m, covering a distance of 388 miles (625 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h and is operated by Delta Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Bulawayo to Pretoria route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Swiss Express , Delta Coaches , Imperial Lane , Intercity Xpress , Mzansi Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

The earliest bus departs from Bulawayo to Pretoria at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

A bus trip from Bulawayo to Pretoria generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Swiss Express , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 432 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Swiss Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Swiss Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bulawayo to Pretoria?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Swiss Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bulawayo to Pretoria from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures for Bulawayo to Pretoria on February 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Imperial Lane Hq	12h 45m	4:45am	Pretoria	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	12h	4:00am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	BULAWAYO - FIFE STREET, BULAWAYO	13h	3:00am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Fife Street & Fifth Ave	14h 30m	5:30am	Bosman Station, Pretoria Central	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Eagle Liner Coaches - Cnr 10th Ave & Robert Mugabe Way	13h 30m	6:00am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:59 PM CAT.

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Get from Bulawayo to Pretoria

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

388 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bulawayo and Pretoria?

Stops in Bulawayo

A
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo
114 Joshua M Nkomo Street, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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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

Compare bus companies

Swiss Express

4.5/5432 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.2

Many users have praised the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the punctuality of Swiss Express. The ability to book online is appreciated, enhancing convenience for travelers. However, some feedback indicates that seating arrangements near toilets can be uncomfortable and there are occasional issues with Wi-Fi connectivity in certain areas.

Swiss Express Bulawayo Pretoria recent customer reviews

Bus number 12 drove by Dube and Ndlovu, if I will use Swiss again I will avoid that bus or those drivers again. They caused us to delay at the boarder in Zim side for 2hrs 30mins and all they said was sorry and didn't bother to inform us what was the delay all about. This just shows no care for customers and a heavy feeling of entitlement.

Tendai C.

December 30, 2025

The wifi doesn't wrk from zim,The recess time we're thy stop its always full some pple don't have time to buy

Takudzwa M.

October 26, 2025

Swiss Express have excellent service, you can book online plus they leave and arrive on time. In house service is good too, driver and assistants actually assist. Please keep it up. Kudos 👏 💐 🥳

Siphosenkosi Michael S.

June 22, 2025

Delta Coaches

1.5/54,122 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.3

Users have reported a straightforward and hassle-free booking process. However, there were mentions of non-functional charging points during the journey.

Delta Coaches Bulawayo Pretoria recent customer reviews

They broke my luggage bag and didn't offer any solution, they kept telling me about different guys I'll find at Pretoria who'll sort my situation out but no one was there except some lady who was not even wearing uniform.

Armstrong S.

December 5, 2024

Bus is comfortable but the issue is staff they didn't pass through Pretoria and my fiancee had to get transport from Midrand

Xolani M.

October 6, 2023

Just that the charging points weren't working 😕

Arnold M.

August 22, 2025

Imperial Lane

3/586 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi3.2

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Bulawayo Pretoria recent customer reviews

I was abandoned at the Musina border post because I had to clear some goods through Customs. The driver said they don't wait for passengers who encounter problems at the border.

Mbekezeli M.

October 31, 2025

Mzansi Express

3/524 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bulawayo to Pretoria by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bulawayo to Pretoria start from $32. The average price for this route is around $41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
The average bus trip duration from Bulawayo to Pretoria is 13h 30m, covering a distance of 388 miles (625 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h and is operated by Delta Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Bulawayo to Pretoria route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Swiss Express, Delta Coaches, Imperial Lane, Intercity Xpress, Mzansi Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
The earliest bus departs from Bulawayo to Pretoria at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
A bus trip from Bulawayo to Pretoria generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Swiss Express, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 432 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Swiss Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Swiss Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bulawayo to Pretoria?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Swiss Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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

02/09

$32

02/10

$33

Today

$39

02/12

$39

02/13

$32

02/14

$32

02/15

$38

02/16

$38

The cheapest trip from Bulawayo to Pretoria was searched and found on Feb 9, 2026 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $45 for a bus ticket from Bulawayo to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2026-02-13.

Usually Intercity Xpress 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.