How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Matola?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Matola start from $22. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Matola?

The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Matola is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 443 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Luciano Luxury Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Matola route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Luciano Luxury Coaches , Etrago .

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

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Matola at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Matola generates an estimated 11 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 Matola?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Matola from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Matola on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Matola on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 30m	5:30am	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 30m	5:30am	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 30m	5:30am	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Matola on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	7:00pm	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	12h 45m	11:45pm	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Matola on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 5m	7:05am	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Matola on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:42 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Matola

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

443 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Matola?

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 Matola

A
Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola
Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola, Mozambique
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Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)
Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane), Matola, Mozambique
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,266 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, expressing overall satisfaction with the service. However, there are concerns about the toilet facilities on board due to unpleasant odors and lack of maintenance during trips. Addressing these issues could enhance passenger comfort while maintaining health standards throughout journeys.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Matola recent customer reviews

Overalls all was good however, the toilet was smelling bad all the way long. There was no running water and not serviced during the trip. If this condition prevails, the bus will create serious health issues. Better shut the toilet and have two stops in between.

Isidro T.

September 17, 2025

The bus left slightly late from JHB and was late to get to Matola. The bus was dirty there were roaches all over. The bathroom was stinking bad. AC was turned off at some point and the smell from the bathroom was unbearable.

Lucia F.

February 6, 2025

I did not enjoy anything about the service. 1 the bus was uncomfortable and 2 the drives to Mozambique were very rude and unprofessional too

Mamela S.

September 3, 2024

Luciano Luxury Coaches

2.5/571 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Based on 71 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Luciano Luxury Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $22

Luciano Luxury Coaches Johannesburg Matola recent customer reviews

Not great. We left late and everything was communicated in Portuguese.

Seif S.

July 21, 2025

I did not find the Bus my money gone

Iidina N.

April 29, 2024

I didn’t like that they don’t respect time of departure

Zacarias M.

December 26, 2023

Etrago

2/549 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi0

Based on 49 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Etrago ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Etrago Johannesburg Matola recent customer reviews

The bus left at 17:00 and the bus ticket says 20:00i lost the bus and want my refund money

Sheilla M.

July 15, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Matola 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 Matola?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Matola start from $22. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Matola?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Matola is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 443 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Luciano Luxury Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Matola route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Luciano Luxury Coaches, Etrago.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Matola?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Matola at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Matola?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Matola generates an estimated 11 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 Matola?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Matola?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Matola?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Matola?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12-01

$42

12-02

$42

Today

$42

12-04

$42

12-05

$42

12-06

$42

12-07

$35

12-08

$42

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Matola was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $120 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Matola based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-07.

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.