How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gwanda start from $48. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Gwanda is 14h, covering a distance of 594 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Regional Bus Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Gwanda route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Swiss Express , Intercity Xpress , Imperial Lane , Regional Bus Coaches .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Gwanda at 2:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Swiss Express , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 335 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Imperial Lane has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Swiss Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Swiss Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Gwanda from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gwanda on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Powerhouse Bus Station, Simmonds St	14h	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station) - Johannesburg, Park Station, 96 Rissik Street	14h	4:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	15h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Braamfontein (Powerhouse)	14h 30m	5:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Mayfair (Eaglecity) - 110 Clifton St, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2108	15h 45m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gwanda on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Powerhouse Bus Station, Simmonds St	14h	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	13h 30m	5:30am	Glow Petroleum Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station) - Johannesburg, Park Station, 96 Rissik Street	14h	4:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	15h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Mayfair (Eaglecity) - 110 Clifton St, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2108	15h 45m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gwanda on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Powerhouse Bus Station, Simmonds St	14h	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	13h 30m	5:30am	Glow Petroleum Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station) - Johannesburg, Park Station, 96 Rissik Street	14h	4:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	15h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Braamfontein (Powerhouse)	14h 30m	4:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:04 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Gwanda

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

14hAverage Duration

594 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Gwanda?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
Visit page
B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Visit page
C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
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 Gwanda

A
Gwanda
A6, Glow Petroleum Service Station, Gwanda, Zimbabwe

Compare bus companies

Swiss Express

4.5/5336 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.2

Users have shared positive experiences with Swiss Express, highlighting the friendly staff and overall great service. Many felt impressed by the trip's quality, describing it as safe and enjoyable. However, there were some concerns about WiFi connectivity not working during travel and a parcel being lost on one occasion.

Swiss Express Johannesburg Gwanda recent customer reviews

Very safe ,friendly staff and all was super super great. Indeed Swiss Express will be always be my first choice.

Msekeli M.

September 26, 2025

The bus did take time anyway I was so impressed with the service, only WiFi was not connecting, but that is not the end of the world , we were like flying

Isaac M.

July 8, 2025

The trip was fine, but some my parcel was lost

Moses N.

August 9, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,121 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Imperial Lane

3.5/549 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Regional Bus Coaches

ZW Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Gwanda by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gwanda start from $48. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Gwanda is 14h, covering a distance of 594 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Regional Bus Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Gwanda route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Swiss Express, Intercity Xpress, Imperial Lane, Regional Bus Coaches.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Gwanda at 2:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Swiss Express, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 335 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Imperial Lane has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Swiss Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Gwanda?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Swiss Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-02

$60

12-03

$60

Today

$61

12-05

$68

12-06

$69

12-07

No data

12-08

$78

12-09

$69

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $104 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gwanda based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually Intercity Xpress, Imperial Lane 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.