Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Maputo
Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Maputo, with 1-way prices having ranged from R530 to R1,350 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Maputo is R580 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Express Mainliner PTA-MAP scheduled to depart Johannesburg at 22:00 on Sun 17 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Maputo at 07:45 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 9 hours 45 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R544 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Express Mainliner PTA-MAP departing Johannesburg at 22:00 on Sun 17 May 2026 and arriving in Maputo at 07:45 on Mon 18 May 2026 (duration of 9 hours 45 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R651, Flexi: R712, Full Flexi: R799. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R651, Flexi: R605, Full Flexi: R679.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Johannesburg to Maputo
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Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi
Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.
| Feature | Saver | Flexi | Full Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Cheapest | Standard | Premium |
| Luggage Allowance | 15 kg (2 pieces max) | 20 kg (2 pieces max) | 25 kg (2 pieces max) |
| Seat Reservations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student) |
❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure) |
25% Fee | 15% Fee | 10% Fee |
| Cancellation Policy | 75% refund (Must cancel 48h before) |
85% refund (Must cancel 24h before) |
90% refund (Must cancel 12h before) |
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Johannesburg to Maputo
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-11 22:12:23
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (JOHANNESBURG - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Arrive (MAPUTO - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 07:30am | Sat 16 May 2026 5:40pm MZ | 780 | 680 | 620 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Sat 16 May 2026 9:00pm | Sun 17 May 2026 07:45am MZ | 780 | 680 | 620 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 07:30am | Sun 17 May 2026 5:40pm MZ | 780 | 680 | 620 |
| Express Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Sun 17 May 2026 10:00pm | Mon 18 May 2026 07:45am MZ | 740 | 640 | 580 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 07:30am | Mon 18 May 2026 5:40pm MZ | 820 | 720 | 660 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Mon 18 May 2026 9:00pm | Tue 19 May 2026 07:45am MZ | 780 | 680 | 620 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 07:30am | Tue 19 May 2026 5:40pm MZ | 780 | 680 | 620 |
| Mainliner PTA-MAP | Mainliner | Tue 19 May 2026 9:00pm | Wed 20 May 2026 07:45am MZ | 780 | 680 | 620 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 530 | 1,270 | 651 |
| Flexi | 590 | 1,270 | 712 |
| Full Flexi | 660 | 1,350 | 799 |
Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Maputo
- Mainliner PTA-MAP
- Express Mainliner PTA-MAP
- Mainliner PTA-DBN-MAP
- Mainliner PTA-MAP low on available seats
- Intercape Bus
- Johannesburg to Maputo on route Mainliner PTA-MAP low on available seats
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 9h 15m, slowest 19h 25m, average 10h 54m.
Departures vary from 7:30am to 10:00pm. Arrivals from 6:15am to 5:40pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 2/10
Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Johannesburg on Google Maps
To: Maputo
Address: Intercape Office, Av. 25 de Setembro no. 1129 r/c. Location is hectic but generally safe during business hours, but it can be dangerous and intimidating after dark. Avenida 25 de Setembro a main commercial artery. It is extremely loud, chaotic, and crowded with traffic, street vendors, and pedestrians. Pickpocketers and hustlers are active.
Province: Mozambique
Safety Rating: 2/10
Requires high situational awareness. Avoid waiting alone at night. Keep valuables hidden.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -25.97498099
Longitude: 32.5745526
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Maputo on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Maputo to Johannesburg
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Maputo to Johannesburg.