How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gweru?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gweru start from $64. The average price for this route is around $65. 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 Johannesburg to Gweru?

The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Gweru is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 479 miles (773 km). The quickest bus can get 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 Timboon Coaches , Webber Coaches , MB Transport , 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 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Gweru generates an estimated 19 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 Johannesburg to Gweru?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Nabil Transport , with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Gweru?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Gweru from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gweru on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	9:25am	Gweru Chicken Slice A5	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gweru on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	9:25am	Gweru Chicken Slice A5	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	20h 50m	5:50am	Gweru (Shopwell Complex)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:00 PM 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 $64, 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
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C
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
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D
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Stops in Gweru

A
Gweru
Ninth St, Chicken Slice, Gweru, Zimbabwe
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Compare bus companies

Timboon Coaches

2/524 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0

Webber Coaches

Webber Coaches offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $98. 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.

April 7, 2025

MB Transport

3/532 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

Wifi0

Tombs Motors

3/521 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3

Wifi1.7

Based on 21 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Tombs Motors ticket prices on this trip start at $64

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.

August 30, 2022

On time every time

Keresina M.

April 29, 2024

Firstly the bus left before scheduled departure time..

Thulani M.

January 8, 2024

Nabil Transport

3.5/513 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Gweru 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 Johannesburg to Gweru?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gweru start from $64. The average price for this route is around $65. 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 Johannesburg to Gweru?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Gweru is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 479 miles (773 km). The quickest bus can get 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 Timboon Coaches, Webber Coaches, MB Transport, 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 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gweru?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Gweru generates an estimated 19 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 Johannesburg to Gweru?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Nabil Transport, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gweru?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tombs Motors has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Gweru?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 3.9 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

01/12

$63

01/13

$63

Today

$63

01/15

$63

01/16

$62

01/17

$62

01/18

$62

01/19

$62

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gweru was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $100 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 $62 which is on 2026-01-19.

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.