There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Maputo by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)CPT - MPM
2h 54m$257–458Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Station
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo
24h 55m$50–111Car train, drive
- Take the car train from Cape Town to Potchefstroom
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Maputo
42h 28m$116–182Drive 1,937.6 km
- Drive from Cape Town to Maputo1,937.6 km
19h 28m$271–391Bus via Karl Max Av
- Take the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Av
29h 13m$55–104
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Maputo is to bus via Karl Max Av which costs $55 - $110 and takes 29h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Maputo is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $250 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Town to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Cape Town Stn and arriving at Maputo via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.
The distance between Cape Town and Maputo is 1640 km. The road distance is 1937.6 km.
The best way to get from Cape Town to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 24h 55m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cape Town to Maputo, including transfers.
Cape Town to Maputo bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Cape Town Stn station.
The best way to get from Cape Town to Maputo is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $250 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 24h 55m.
Cape Town to Maputo bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Maputo is 1938 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Cape Town to Maputo.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Maputo, Mozambique?
Airlink, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town Stn to Maputo via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 24h 55m.
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–440
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- 080 122 9091
- MLPS.Info@prasa.com
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Cape Town to Potchefstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $26–42
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Economy (Sitter)
- $26
- Sleeper (Tourist)
- $42
- Phone
- +27 87 150 1895
- customercare@eagleliner.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–80
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $50–75
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- +258 87 599 8555
- Website
- etragomz.com
Bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Av
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- etragomz.com
- Single
- $40
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 119+ hotels available in Maputo.















