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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane) | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane) | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane) | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane) | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane) | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | No tags |
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Get from Matola to Pretoria
The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Matola and Pretoria?
Stops in Matola
- A
Matola - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)
Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane), Matola, Mozambique - B
Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola
Praca Judite Tembe, Bairro Hanhane, Matola, Mozambique
Stops in Pretoria
- A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa - B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street
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Intercape Mainliner Matola Pretoria recent customer reviews
First of all the mainliner is a comfortable ride the issue is that we were delayed on the South African boarder side for more than two hours there was no real engagement between the bus company and authorities to resolve this issue earlier but was eventually resolved, the next issue my luggage was taken by another passenger and I was was left stranded with no luggage and personal effects as hygiene products to brush teeth change clothes ect ect my luggage was clearly marked with a baggage tag with my name and code that I presented when going to collect my baggage but was not there but another bag similar in appearance was left but had No baggage tag, I did not manage to receive my baggage until today that was the following day, I was lucky this time the people were honest but the situation could have been much worse, I would propose that more appropriate lighting are placed in the luggage compartment area so bags can be clearly seen at night and not mistaken for another
Mario Salvatore F.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Matola to Pretoria 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 Matola to Pretoria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Matola to Pretoria start from $41. The average price for this route is around $48. 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 Matola to Pretoria?
The average bus trip duration from Matola to Pretoria is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 266 miles (428 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 5m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Matola to Pretoria route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Matola to Pretoria?
The earliest bus departs from Matola to Pretoria at 7:40am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Matola to Pretoria?
A bus trip from Matola to Pretoria generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Matola to Pretoria was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $34To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matola to Pretoria, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $34 to $74 for a bus ticket from Matola to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-06.
