Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
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NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street
Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
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Compare 2 ways to go from Mbombela to Pretoria
We recommend taking the shuttle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Pretoria. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Users have shared positive experiences regarding their journeys, highlighting the comfort of the seats, timely arrivals, and friendly drivers. The buses are noted for being clean and equipped with charging ports, making travel convenient and enjoyable. However, some users mentioned issues with the cleanliness and water availability in the bus toilets.
According to 11 reviews, Citiliner received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at $23
Citiliner Plus Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews
The bus was clean and the seat was conformable. It was cruising and did not make noise when changing gears
3 out of 5 stars
Thembalami N.
Was not happy with the fact that I had to pack my luggage
Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting punctuality and comfort as key positive aspects. The bus arrived on time, and passengers appreciated the overall comfortable experience during their journey.
Big Sky Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews
Well organised, pity about the late start. Toilet only allowing urine was a major issue.
4 out of 5 stars
John H.
The drivers are very friendly,the bus doesn’t smell nice they need to do something about it
2 out of 5 stars
Stella P.
Hi please improve your Service ,I suppose to get bus at 9:00 from Mbombela to Pretoria it was very late 12:00 arrived at Johannesburg at 17: 25 ,the driver was told not to take us to Pretoria, we stuked
Passengers frequently commend the bus service for its cleanliness, professional and friendly drivers, as well as comfortable seating. Many appreciate the punctuality and overall pleasant journey experience. However, some have noted issues with non-functioning charging points and occasional unpleasant odors from the toilet facilities. Despite these minor concerns, travelers generally express satisfaction with their trips.
Citiliner Plus Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews
Did not enjoy...the toilet was smelling very very bad...suffocating, please do betta
1 out of 5 stars
Sharleen M.
I enjoyed the interior of the bus and how comfortable & clean it was but the toilet was letting out an unpleasant smell from time to time
4 out of 5 stars
Angel L.
Seat comfortable but not reclining. Aircon was good. The driver was delightful - helpful, happy and cautious driver 😊
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mbombela to Pretoria by bus
What is the distance between Mbombela and Pretoria?
It's about 277 km (172 miles) from Mbombela to Pretoria.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mbombela to Pretoria?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive, in Mbombela, and end it at Pretoria Station, in Pretoria.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-25
$31
11-26
$49
Today
$52
11-28
$47
11-29
$40
11-30
$35
12-01
$32
12-02
$32
The cheapest trip from Mbombela to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $31
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mbombela to Pretoria, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $86 for a bus ticket from Mbombela to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually Big Sky, Intercape 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.
The cheapest trip from Mbombela to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $31
