There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to Empangeni by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Richards Bay
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB)MPM - RCB
4h 52mR 5,327–15,751Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Durban to Empangeni
10h 15mR 867–1,900Drive 386.8 km
- Drive from Maputo to Empangeni386.8 km
5h 55mR 900–1,299Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)MPM - DUR
- Take the bus from Ballito to Empangeni
5hR 4,427–6,281
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Empangeni is to drive which costs R 900 - R 1 300 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Empangeni is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs R 5 000 - R 16 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Empangeni via Durban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Maputo and Empangeni is 345 km. The road distance is 386.8 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs R 850 - R 1 900.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Maputo to Empangeni, including transfers.
Maputo to Empangeni bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Empangeni is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs R 5 000 - R 16 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 900 and takes 10h 15m.
Maputo to Empangeni bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Empangeni is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Maputo to Empangeni.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Empangeni via Durban in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,700–15,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–4,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,700–15,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–11,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,400–4,400
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 390–1,300
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
- Full Flexi
- R 1,100–1,300
- Flexi
- R 1,000–1,300
- Saver
- R 950–1,300
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- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban to Empangeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Ballito to Empangeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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