How far is Johannesburg from Gwanda?

Johannesburg and Gwanda are 369 miles (595 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Johannesburg to Gwanda leave from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and arrive at Gwanda. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Johannesburg to Gwanda from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Gwanda on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	15h 15m	8:45am	Gwanda (Chicken Inn)	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Braamfontein (Powerhouse)	13h	5:30am	Gwanda - Gwanda, Zimbabwe	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Powerhouse Bus Station, Simmonds St	14h	7:00am	Glow Petroleum Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station) - Johannesburg, Park Station, 96 Rissik Street	13h 30m	6:30am	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

Last refresh of the prices: 11/11/2025 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 $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

14hAverage Duration

368 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Swiss Express

4.5/5314 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.3

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

3/510,945 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Imperial Lane

3.5/546 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.3

Regional Bus Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Gwanda?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Stops in Gwanda

A - Gwanda

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Gwanda by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Gwanda?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Gwanda?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$33

11/17

$34

Today

$33

11/19

$33

11/20

$36

11/21

$36

11/22

No data

11/23

$40

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gwanda was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $43 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Swiss Express 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.