How far is Mbombela from Phalaborwa by coach?

The journey from Phalaborwa to Mbombela by coach covers an approximate distance of 107 miles (172 km).

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

You can reach Mbombela from Phalaborwa by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus from Phalaborwa to Mbombela from £19 | Compare & Save up to 19%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Phalaborwa to Mbombela on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:00	Phalaborwa	4h 10m	11:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Phalaborwa to Mbombela on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:00	Phalaborwa	4h 10m	11:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 18:27 SAST.

Get from Phalaborwa to Mbombela

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Citiliner

3.5/51,918 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,144 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9144 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £13

Citiliner Plus Phalaborwa Mbombela recent customer reviews

Loved that the bus was on time

Precious M.

26 August 2024

The bus was quite late.

Lucille P.

1 October 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Phalaborwa to Mbombela

How far is Mbombela from Phalaborwa by coach?
The journey from Phalaborwa to Mbombela by coach covers an approximate distance of 107 miles (172 km).
Is there a way to reach Mbombela from Phalaborwa without a car?
You can reach Mbombela from Phalaborwa by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£17

23/11

£20

Today

£19

25/11

£19

26/11

£21

27/11

£22

28/11

£21

29/11

£21

The cheapest trip from Phalaborwa to Mbombela was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £22 for a bus ticket from Phalaborwa to Mbombela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-25.