Buses to Pemba
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 Pemba, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemba to Nacala | Mozambique | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Pemba to Nampula | Mozambique | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Pemba to Angoche | Mozambique | 368 km (229 mi) | about 6 h 51 min |
| Pemba to Gurúè | Mozambique | 472 km (293 mi) | about 8 h 43 min |
| Pemba to Mandimba | Mozambique | 548 km (340 mi) | about 10 h 5 min |
| Pemba to Lichinga | Mozambique | 573 km (356 mi) | about 10 h 31 min |
| Pemba to Mocuba | Mozambique | 573 km (356 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Pemba to Quelimane | Mozambique | 670 km (416 mi) | about 12 h 16 min |
| Pemba to Tete | Mozambique | 825 km (513 mi) | about 15 h 4 min |
| Pemba to Beira | Mozambique | 975 km (606 mi) | about 17 h 44 min |
| Pemba to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,015 km (631 mi) | about 18 h 28 min |
| Pemba to Maxixe | Mozambique | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 24 h 4 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
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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.