Buses to Maputo
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Maputo, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo to Ressano Garcia | Mozambique | 83 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Maputo to Xai-Xai | Mozambique | 147 km (91 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Maputo to Maxixe | Mozambique | 364 km (226 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| Maputo to Beira | Mozambique | 719 km (447 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
| Maputo to Chimoio | Mozambique | 767 km (477 mi) | about 14 h 1 min |
| Maputo to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 18 h 14 min |
| Maputo to Tete | Mozambique | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 19 h 54 min |
| Maputo to Mocuba | Mozambique | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 20 h 12 min |
| Maputo to Gurúè | Mozambique | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 22 h 44 min |
| Maputo to Angoche | Mozambique | 1,322 km (821 mi) | about 23 h 58 min |
| Maputo to Mandimba | Mozambique | 1,330 km (827 mi) | about 24 h 7 min |
| Maputo to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 25 h 13 min |
| Maputo to Lichinga | Mozambique | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 25 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.