How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gweru?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gweru start from $89. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 travel time from Johannesburg to Gweru is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 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 MB Transport , Timboon Coaches , Webber Coaches , Tombs Motors , Nabil Transport .

What are the earliest and latest departure times 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 MB Transport , with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $85 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gweru on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	JOHANNESBURG	18h	5:00am	GWERU	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Midrand (Shell Ultra City)	19h 10m	11:30pm	Chicken Inn Sweru Clonsilla	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Midrand (Shell Ultra City)	19h 10m	11:30pm	Chicken Inn Sweru Clonsilla	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	NEWTOWN	18h 30m	7:30am	Gweru	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, 233 Albertina Sisulu Rd.	20h 25m	9:25am	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 $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 25mAverage Duration

773 kmDistance

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 $127. 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

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 WiFi. Tombs Motors ticket prices on this trip start at $91

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

3/58 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 $89. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 travel time from Johannesburg to Gweru is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 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 MB Transport, Timboon Coaches, Webber Coaches, Tombs Motors, Nabil Transport.
What are the earliest and latest departure times 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 MB Transport, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gweru?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tombs Motors has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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

11-28

$85

11-29

$86

Today

$85

12-01

$139

12-02

No data

12-03

No data

12-04

$181

12-05

No data

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gweru was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $85

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 $85 to $181 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 $139 which is on 2025-12-01.