~4h 20mTotal estimate
~€41–132Rough fare per person
Flight to Maputo
Johannesburg → Maputo · about ~55m in the air · ~€40–130
Bus to Matola
Maputo → Matola · about 25m · ~€1–2
Johannesburg → Matola
South Africa to Mozambique · 1 border · Where else can you go from Johannesburg?
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About the trip from Johannesburg to Matola
Johannesburg (South Africa) and Matola (Mozambique) are 442 km (275 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Maputo: ~4h 20m door to door with 1 change, for ~€41–132 per person. Without flying, it takes ~8h 25m by train and bus, via Komatipoort and Maputo. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Johannesburg to Maputo: ~55m in the air, 454 km, ~€40–130
- Bus from Maputo to Matola: about 25m, 12 km, ~€1–2
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Maputo: ~4h 20m, 1 change, ~€41–132
- Train + Bus, via Komatipoort and Maputo: ~8h 25m, 2 changes, ~€21–67
Questions
How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Matola?
~4h 20m door to door by flight and bus, via Maputo, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Johannesburg to Matola?
~€41–132 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Johannesburg to Matola without flying?
Yes: by train and bus, via Komatipoort and Maputo, in ~8h 25m, for ~€21–67.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.