How much does a bus ticket from Pretoria to Mbombela cost?

The bus ticket price from Pretoria to Mbombela starts at US$16. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pretoria to Mbombela is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Mbombela?

The average travel time between Pretoria and Mbombela is around 5h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 277 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Pretoria and Mbombela?

The number of buses from Pretoria to Mbombela can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pretoria to Mbombela by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Pretoria to Mbombela?

When taking the bus from Pretoria to Mbombela, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Citiliner, Big Sky.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Mbombela?

Buses travelling between Pretoria and Mbombela leave from Pretoria Station or Pretoria Station and arrive at Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive, Nelspruit Evening.

Bus Pretoria to Mbombela from US$18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	6h 30m	02:00	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
19:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	5h 55m	01:25	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
19:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	6h 30m	02:00	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
19:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	6h 30m	02:00	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
09:15	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	4h 55m	14:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:15	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	4h 55m	14:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
09:15	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	4h 55m	14:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
09:15	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	4h 55m	14:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
09:15	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	4h 55m	14:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	No tags

Next departures from Pretoria to Mbombela on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Cheapest
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	Fastest
05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	7h	12:30	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	No tags
14:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	4h 30m	19:15	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	No tags
09:15	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	4h 55m	14:10	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Pretoria to Mbombela

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Mbombela. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

6hAverage duration

282 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$16 - US$96	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceUS$25 - US$25	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Bus Pretoria to Mbombela: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$34

Average bus trip duration5h 55m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure05:30

Distance282 km

Latest bus departure19:30

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Intercape

3.5/543 502 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercape is praised for its punctuality, reliability, and overall good travel experience. Passengers appreciate the comfort of the buses and commendable professionalism of drivers. However, some concerns were noted regarding cleanliness in bathrooms and a lack of charging ports on board. Additionally, there are reports about minor inconveniences such as delays due to external factors or unnecessary stops during trips.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Mbombela recent customer reviews

It was very very bad.. I would like to future explain the ordeal. First of all the ladies at the check I’m Bosman station are rude and unfriendly. Second of all the bus was late.. lastly we got stuck on N4 without any help sat there for 3hrs I had to take a taxi and paid R100 again

Nokuthula S.

22 September 2025

The bus was scheduled to leave park station at 07:30 and only left at 08:20 no one came to explain to us what was going on, we had to just sit and wait. Only tk find out we were waiting for a couple that was running late

Lerato M.

23 January 2025

We had to wait for a passenger in park station for almost 2 hours I arrive in Mbombela at 4 am instead of 1.25am as per the route plan time

Webster M.

7 October 2024

Citiliner

3.5/51 857 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi4.1

Based on 1857 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the timeliness. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at US$16

Citiliner Plus Pretoria Mbombela recent customer reviews

The bus is always on time, reliable, clean, comfortable, drivers are always professional, communication and assistance is always on point. Thumbs up with 1 million stars:)

Millicent S.

29 October 2025

good service but could be excellent if Wifi is installed and working in the buses

Siyabonga M.

2 January 2021

Seats too close to each other. Shoulders overlap. Was not informed of the bus being 2h45min late, had to ask time and again. Overall, the trip was great.

Karabo N.

25 January 2020

Big Sky

3.5/52 901 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 2901 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at US$25

Big Sky Pretoria Mbombela recent customer reviews

The bus was stuck for several hours. We had to change to another one! It was a very bad experience. We should’ve arrived before 8 but we’re still on the road. Will probably arrive at 00:00. This is not what I had anticipated. I am very displeased.

Michelle N.

24 October 2025

It was a bad service . The bus was dirty especially the toilets we couldn't use it . It arrives late to pick us up and we are working with time . Im disappointed

Khensani B.

15 August 2025

The was a strong smell of pee, and the bus was very late

Patricia M.

28 September 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 058 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfort and safety of their journeys. The drivers were praised for their professionalism and communication skills. However, some reviews noted issues with punctuality at both departure points and destinations. Additionally, a few travelers mentioned challenges related to orientation services at bus stations prior to boarding.

Citiliner Plus Pretoria Mbombela recent customer reviews

I am not happy about the address I was given for the bus, I nearly missed the bus. It just said pretoria luxury coaches, I then went to Google maps, we drove there with my sister, the direction dropped us boom street. Please please provide physical addresses for your pickups and drop offs.

Margaret K.

29 June 2025

I enjoyed the comfort of the bus. The driver was not speeding. What I did not enjoy is the service at the bus station. I was not orientated to the bus.

Nokuthula H.

17 May 2025

The drive was on time only those people who sell they food inside the bus before it leave

Martin M.

21 August 2024

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Pretoria to Mbombela, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Mbombela?

Stops in Pretoria

A - Pretoria Station

B - Pretoria Station

Stops in Mbombela

A - Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive

B - Nelspruit Evening

Frequently asked questions on the trip Pretoria - Mbombela

How much does a bus ticket from Pretoria to Mbombela cost?
The bus ticket price from Pretoria to Mbombela starts at US$16. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Pretoria to Mbombela is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Mbombela?
The average travel time between Pretoria and Mbombela is around 5h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 277 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Pretoria and Mbombela?
The number of buses from Pretoria to Mbombela can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Pretoria to Mbombela by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Pretoria to Mbombela?
When taking the bus from Pretoria to Mbombela, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Citiliner, Big Sky.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Mbombela?
Buses travelling between Pretoria and Mbombela leave from Pretoria Station or Pretoria Station and arrive at Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive, Nelspruit Evening.

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

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31/10

US$22

01/11

US$31

Today

US$25

03/11

US$24

04/11

US$22

05/11

US$21

06/11

US$21

07/11

US$18

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Mbombela was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of US$18

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

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Mbombela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18, which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually 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.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Mbombela?

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Which bus companies travel from Pretoria to Mbombela?

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