What is the distance between Johannesburg and Maputo?

About 282 miles (455 km) separate Johannesburg and Maputo.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo?

If you're headed to Maputo from Johannesburg, chances are that your bus will leave from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and arrive at Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Johannesburg to Maputo from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	11h	7:00am	Maputo (Etrago)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h 25m	5:25am	Post office, Baixa	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	6:15am	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h	6:00am	Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	6:15am	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h 25m	5:25am	Post office, Baixa	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h	6:00am	Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	16h	3:00am	Maputo (Etrago)	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h 20m	8:20pm	Post office, Baixa	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h 40m	8:40pm	Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 45m	7:45am	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h 25m	5:25am	Post office, Baixa	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h	6:00am	Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	11h	7:00am	Maputo (Etrago)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 45m	7:45am	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h 25m	5:25am	Post office, Baixa	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h	6:00am	Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	11h	7:00am	Maputo (Etrago)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Maputo on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	6:15am	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h 25m	5:25am	Post office, Baixa	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 10m	5:40pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	8h	6:00am	Avenida Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	11h	7:00am	Maputo (Etrago)	No tags

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Get from Johannesburg to Maputo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

10hAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Maputo?

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
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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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 Maputo

A
Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c
Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c, Maputo, Mozambique
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B
Tropical Air Tours
909 Av. 24 de Julho, Maputo, Mozambique
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,907 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable and well-maintained buses, professional staff, and smooth journeys. Many appreciated helpful crew members who assisted at border crossings. However, some noted issues such as late departures and crowded seating arrangements. Overall satisfaction remains high due to efficient booking services and clean amenities on board.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Maputo recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed the fact we had seat numbers for a change which made our live easy as we were traveling in group.

Tshepiso Primrose L.

November 11, 2025

the bus arrived late. we only left around 11pm. the toilet was smelling bad. tv dont work. no internet, they need to put internet. driver wont allow injured passenger to go out on stops to relax. so many

Eddy H.

September 24, 2025

We waited for the bus for 3 hours and it delayed us to arrive the estimated time we had planned

Nabilah M.

September 18, 2025

Luciano Luxury Coaches

2.5/571 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Users have praised the friendly and helpful staff as well as the overall route. However, there were consistent mentions of significant delays at departure times and issues with seat quality, including broken seats.

Luciano Luxury Coaches Johannesburg Maputo recent customer reviews

Worst traveling experience ever being late by 7 hours and missing out on the funeral I wanted to attend yet the Driver didn't even apologize.

Junior S.

July 13, 2025

Everything was fine except for the time,You said the bus will depart at 20H00 ,but we waited until 22H00

Charles S.

May 17, 2024

The route was great, but there was a delay of more than 2 hours at the start. This is tiring

Alfredo M.

February 4, 2024

Etrago

2/547 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi0

Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Etrago ticket prices on this trip start at $39

ETRAGO Johannesburg Maputo recent customer reviews

Better, but they didnt depart on time

Takudzwa M.

May 6, 2025

Their promised a Lux bus but that was not the reality.

Evandro J.

February 12, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Maputo by bus

What is the distance between Johannesburg and Maputo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$46

11/20

$32

Today

$39

11/22

$30

11/23

$39

11/24

$37

11/25

$35

11/26

$31

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Maputo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $66 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Intercape, Luciano Luxury 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.