Buses to Nacala
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 Nacala, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacala to Nampula | Mozambique | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Nacala to Pemba | Mozambique | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Nacala to Angoche | Mozambique | 204 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Nacala to Gurúè | Mozambique | 411 km (255 mi) | about 7 h 37 min |
| Nacala to Mocuba | Mozambique | 470 km (292 mi) | about 8 h 41 min |
| Nacala to Mandimba | Mozambique | 543 km (337 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| Nacala to Quelimane | Mozambique | 548 km (340 mi) | about 10 h 5 min |
| Nacala to Lichinga | Mozambique | 604 km (375 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Nacala to Tete | Mozambique | 781 km (486 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Nacala to Beira | Mozambique | 854 km (531 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Nacala to Chimoio | Mozambique | 918 km (571 mi) | about 16 h 44 min |
| Nacala to Maxixe | Mozambique | 1,176 km (730 mi) | about 21 h 20 min |
| Nacala to Xai-Xai | Mozambique | 1,379 km (857 mi) | about 24 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.
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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.