Intercape Bus Tickets from Maputo to Johannesburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Maputo to Johannesburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R540 to R1,400 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Maputo to Johannesburg is R640 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner MAP-PTA scheduled to depart Maputo at 06:30 on Fri 08 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg at 17:25 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 55 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R595 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner MAP-PTA departing Maputo at 06:30 on Fri 08 May 2026 and arriving in Johannesburg at 17:25 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 10 hours 55 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R654, Flexi: R716, Full Flexi: R802. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R654, Flexi: R609, Full Flexi: R682.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Maputo to Johannesburg
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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 Maputo to Johannesburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-03 10:21:30
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (MAPUTO - Intercape Office, 25 De Setembro no. 1129 r/c) | Arrive (JOHANNESBURG - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 06:30am MZ | Fri 08 May 2026 5:25pm | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 6:30pm MZ | Sat 09 May 2026 05:30am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Express Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 8:00pm MZ | Sat 09 May 2026 06:05am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 06:30am MZ | Sat 09 May 2026 5:25pm | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 6:30pm MZ | Sun 10 May 2026 05:30am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 06:30am MZ | Sun 10 May 2026 5:25pm | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 6:30pm MZ | Mon 11 May 2026 05:30am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Express Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 8:00pm MZ | Mon 11 May 2026 06:05am | 820 | 740 | 680 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 06:30am MZ | Mon 11 May 2026 5:25pm | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 6:30pm MZ | Tue 12 May 2026 05:30am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Express Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Mon 11 May 2026 8:00pm MZ | Tue 12 May 2026 06:05am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 540 | 1,400 | 654 |
| Flexi | 600 | 1,400 | 716 |
| Full Flexi | 660 | 1,400 | 802 |
Intercape Routes from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Mainliner MAP-PTA
- Mainliner MAP-DBN-PTA
- Mainliner MAP-PTA low on available seats
- Express Mainliner MAP-PTA
- Intercape Bus
- Maputo to Johannesburg on route Mainliner MAP-PTA low on available seats
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 10h 5m, slowest 20h 30m, average 11h 55m.
Departures vary from 6:30am to 8:00pm. Arrivals from 4:40am to 5:25pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: 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
To: 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
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 Johannesburg to Maputo
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Johannesburg to Maputo.