Next bus departures

Next departures for Mbombela to Maputo on August 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	5h 15m	6:30pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Nelspruit (Mbombela) - Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street, Nelspruit	3h 38m	7:08am	Maputo - Intercity Xpress Office, 25 De Setembro	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	5h 15m	6:30pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	5h 15m	6:30pm	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	5h 35m	6:50pm	Tropical Air Tours	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	5h 35m	6:50pm	Tropical Air Tours	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	5h 35m	6:50pm	Tropical Air Tours	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street	5h 15m	8:00am	Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:53 PM SAST.

Get from Mbombela to Maputo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Mbombela and Maputo

Stops in Mbombela

A
Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive
Intercape Office,, Opposite Promanade Hotel, 15 Samora Machel Drive, Nelspruit Central, Nelspruit, 1201, South Africa
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B
Nelspruit Evening
Total Super Motors, 4 Samora Machel Dr, Nelspruit, 1201, South Africa

Stops in Maputo

A
Maputo - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c
Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c, Maputo, Mozambique
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B
Tropical Air Tours
909 Av. 24 de Julho, Maputo, Mozambique
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/549,598 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Intercape receives praise for the comfort of its seats and the kindness and helpfulness of its drivers, with safe driving being a notable highlight. However, there are concerns about late arrivals not attributed to Intercape's responsibility, cleanliness issues on some buses, language barriers with staff communication in English, and safety at certain pick-up locations.

Intercape Mainliner Mbombela Maputo recent customer reviews

Positive points: The driving was safe. The seats were okay. Negative: There was a very unpleasant urine smell in the bus. The driver didn't really speak English and was quite unfriendly. No informations on the trip were given (duration of the stops, delay, process at the border).

Yannick H.

April 26, 2026

O carro atrasou mais de uma hora. Poderiam melhorar nas previsões de chegada, para evitar longos períodos de espera

Amelia M.

March 20, 2025

What I enjoyed most - Check in was well organised; The bus was on schedule. What I did not enjoy: The waiting bay was tiny, some people waiting outside under the sun. Could just imagine the worst under the rain.

Simao C.

September 26, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3.1/515,107 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.2

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.

Etrago

1.8/587 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.4

MZ bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mbombela to Maputo 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 Mbombela to Maputo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mbombela to Maputo start from PLN 68. The average price for this route is around PLN 136. 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 Mbombela to Maputo?
The average bus trip duration from Mbombela to Maputo is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 106 miles (170 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 38m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Mbombela to Maputo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Etrago.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mbombela to Maputo?
The earliest bus departs from Mbombela to Maputo at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mbombela to Maputo?
A bus trip from Mbombela to Maputo generates an estimated 4.235825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mbombela to Maputo?
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 49457 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mbombela to Maputo?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Mbombela to Maputo?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Mbombela to Maputo?
According to Busbud traveler 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

08/12

PLN 90

08/13

PLN 90

Today

PLN 91

08/15

PLN 95

08/16

PLN 61

08/17

PLN 90

08/18

PLN 90

08/19

PLN 84

The cheapest trip from Mbombela to Maputo was searched and found on Aug 16, 2026 with a price of PLN 61

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

You can expect to pay from PLN 61 to PLN 145 for a bus ticket from Mbombela to Maputo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 61 which is on 2026-08-16.

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.