What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Matola?

About 275 miles (444 km) separate Johannesburg and Matola.

Bus Johannesburg to Matola from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Q: What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Matola?

The majority of buses traveling from Johannesburg to Matola start their journey at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and wind up at Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Matola on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	Fastest
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
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 November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	Fastest
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
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
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
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 November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	8h 45m	4:45am	MATOLA - Opposite Matola Shopping Centre	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	7h	5:00am	Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola	Fastest
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
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)	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
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 November 15
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	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
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
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
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
Bus	7:55am	Bezuidenhout Valley- 1 Fourth Street, Albertina Sisulu Road	9h 5m	5:00pm	Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:47 AM 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 $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

272 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,708 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

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. Travelers 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 $32

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

2/547 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 $31

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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Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Matola?

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 Matola

A - Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)

B - Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Matola by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$29

11/11

$30

Today

$30

11/13

$30

11/14

$30

11/15

$30

11/16

$25

11/17

$29

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Matola was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $57 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-16.

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.