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Nacala to Beira by bus

Beira lies 854 km (531 mi) south-west of Nacala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 15 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,042 km (648 mi) of road.

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NacalaBeira
CountryMozambiqueMozambique
Population239,808687,764
Elevation137 m (449 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Maputo)UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo)

Where to book buses from Nacala to Beira

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Staying in Beira

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Beira. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2). Guests have left 106 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Beira

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Common questions

How far is Beira from Nacala?

854 km (531 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nacala; by road roughly 1,042 km (648 mi).

How long does it take to get from Nacala to Beira by bus?

About 15 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Nacala and Beira?

No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Beira?

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Beira, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.