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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Maputo from various bus operators like Intercape, Luciano or ETRAGO for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $21
Thursday
from $20
Friday
from $21
Saturday
from $29
Sunday
from $20
Monday
from $21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 20m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:10 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • City to City
    8h 0m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:10 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    9h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:00 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Luciano
    8h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:00 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translux
    7h 35m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $21
  • Translux
    7h 5m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    9h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:00 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Luciano
    8h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:00 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 20m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:10 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • City to City
    8h 0m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:10 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercape
    9h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:00 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30
  • Luciano
    8h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:00 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translux
    7h 35m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $21
  • Translux
    7h 5m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    9h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:00 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Luciano
    8h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:00 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:15 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    9h 45m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:45 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Luciano
    8h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:00 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35
  • Luciano
    7h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:25 AM
    Maputo
    Baixa Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35
  • ETRAGO
    11h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Kerk Street
    4:00 AM
    Maputo
    Central Station
    0
    ETRAGO
    First Class
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    8h 20m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:10 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • City to City
    8h 0m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:10 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    9h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:00 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Luciano
    7h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    20 Albertina Sisulu Rd Bus Stop
    8:40 PM
    Maputo
    Baixa Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    First Class
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translux
    7h 35m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $21
  • Translux
    7h 5m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:20 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $21
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:45 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    9h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    5:00 PM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $29
  • Luciano
    8h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:00 AM
    Maputo
    Bus Station
    0
    Luciano
    Economy
    $35

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Maputo

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Maputo are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Johannesburg to Maputo. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Maputo.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 93 buses from Johannesburg to Maputo, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Maputo, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo

Compare all providers like Intercape, Luciano and ETRAGO that travel 24 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Maputo in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 282.3 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Luciano, ETRAGO, City to City and Translux

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Maputo

Every day, 24 buses from 5 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Maputo: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/20/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
$20
Wednesday 05/21
$31
Thursday 05/22
$20
Friday 05/23
$21
Saturday 05/24
$29
Sunday 05/25
$20
Monday 05/26
$21
Tuesday 05/27
$20
Wednesday 05/28
$21
Thursday 05/29
$20
Friday 05/30
$21
Saturday 05/31
$29
Sunday 06/01
$20
Monday 06/02
$21
Tuesday 06/03
$20
Wednesday 06/04
$21
Thursday 06/05
$20
Friday 06/06
$21
Saturday 06/07
$29
Sunday 06/08
$20
Monday 06/09
$21
Tuesday 06/10
$20
Wednesday 06/11
$21
Thursday 06/12
$20
Friday 06/13
$21
Saturday 06/14

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Maputo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Maputo. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Maputo, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Maputo

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Johannesburg to Maputo are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Maputo

These are the most booked bus companies between Johannesburg to Maputo from our users.

Intercape from Johannesburg to Maputo

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Johannesburg to Maputo:

Cheapest Price $29
Fastest Bus 8h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 5/19/2025

Luciano from Johannesburg to Maputo

Luciano

Here you will find the key facts about the Luciano bus route Johannesburg to Maputo:

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:00 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 5/19/2025

Translux from Johannesburg to Maputo

Translux

Here you will find the key facts about the Translux bus route Johannesburg to Maputo:

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 7h 5m
Earliest Bus 8:45 AM
Last Bus 9:15 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/19/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Maputo

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg and Maputo.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Johannesburg to Maputo? Compare all modes of transports from Johannesburg to Maputo.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Johannesburg to Maputo? Or which bus companies serve the route Johannesburg to Maputo? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Maputo bus

How much does a Johannesburg Maputo bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 8h 20m to reach Maputo. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johannesburg to Maputo?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Maputo.

On average, how many connections are available from Johannesburg to Maputo each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Maputo bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johannesburg to Maputo take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Maputo is offered by Luciano and takes 7h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Maputo?

The earliest bus arriving in Maputo from Johannesburg starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Johannesburg to Maputo?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Maputo starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Johannesburg Maputo route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Maputo, passengers can travel with Intercape, Luciano and ETRAGO. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Maputo?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Maputo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Luciano and ETRAGO.

What can I take with me on the Johannesburg to Maputo bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Johannesburg Maputo bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Johannesburg Maputo bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johannesburg to Maputo

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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