Buses to Matola
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 Matola, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola to Ressano Garcia | Mozambique | 74 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Matola to Xai-Xai | Mozambique | 156 km (97 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Matola to Maxixe | Mozambique | 373 km (232 mi) | about 6 h 57 min |
| Matola to Beira | Mozambique | 723 km (449 mi) | about 13 h 13 min |
| Matola to Chimoio | Mozambique | 768 km (477 mi) | about 14 h 2 min |
| Matola to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 18 h 20 min |
| Matola to Tete | Mozambique | 1,097 km (681 mi) | about 19 h 55 min |
| Matola to Mocuba | Mozambique | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 20 h 18 min |
| Matola to Gurúè | Mozambique | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 22 h 49 min |
| Matola to Angoche | Mozambique | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 24 h 5 min |
| Matola to Mandimba | Mozambique | 1,333 km (828 mi) | about 24 h 10 min |
| Matola to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 25 h 20 min |
| Matola to Lichinga | Mozambique | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 26 h 1 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.
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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.