Nampula to Maputo by bus
Maputo lies 1,392 km (865 mi) south-west of Nampula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,698 km (1,055 mi) of road.
| Nampula | Maputo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 770,379 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book buses from Nampula to Maputo
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Staying in Maputo
Our booking partner lists 114 places to stay in Maputo. Of the 79 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (53), and 6 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 16,090 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maputo
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Common questions
How far is Maputo from Nampula?
1,392 km (865 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nampula; by road roughly 1,698 km (1,055 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nampula to Maputo by bus?
About 25 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nampula and Maputo?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Maputo?
Our booking partner lists 114 places to stay in Maputo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.