Intercape Bus Tickets from Maputo to Machado (Mp)
Intercape offers bus tickets from Maputo to Machado (Mp), with 1-way prices having ranged from R378 to R420 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Maputo to Machado (Mp) is R378 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Maputo to Pretoria scheduled to depart Maputo at 06:30 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Machado (Mp) at 13:45 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 (duration of 7 hours 15 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R339 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Maputo to Pretoria departing Maputo at 06:30 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 and arriving in Machado (Mp) at 13:45 on Wed 28 Oct 2026 (duration of 7 hours 15 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R378, Flexi: R399, Full Flexi: R420. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R378, Flexi: R339, Full Flexi: R357.
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 Maputo to Machado (Mp)
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-23 12:14:28
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Maputo) | Arrive (Machado (Mp)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo to Pretoria | Mainliner | 06:30am | 1:45pm | 420 | 399 | 378 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 378 | 378 | 378 |
| Flexi | 399 | 399 | 399 |
| Full Flexi | 420 | 420 | 420 |
Intercape Routes from Maputo to Machado (Mp)
- Maputo to Pretoria
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 7h 15m, slowest 7h 15m, average 7h 15m.
Departures vary from 6:30am to 6:30am. Arrivals from 1:45pm to 1:45pm.
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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: 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.
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Arrival: Machado (Mp)
Address: Machado Total Service Station N4 Highway
Province: Mpumalanga
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -25.66952592
Longitude: 30.23712417
Uber Availability: Not Available
Location: View Machado (Mp) 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 Machado (Mp) to Maputo
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Machado (Mp) to Maputo.