What is the cheapest way to get from Maputo to Francistown?

The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Francistown is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maputo to Francistown?

The fastest way to get from Maputo to Francistown is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $180 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Maputo and Francistown?

No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Francistown. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Francistown Bus Rank via Park Station and Newtown Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Maputo to Francistown?

The distance between Maputo and Francistown is 992 km. The road distance is 966.7 km.

How do I travel from Maputo to Francistown without a car?

The best way to get from Maputo to Francistown without a car is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Maputo to Francistown?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Maputo to Francistown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maputo to Francistown bus from?

Maputo to Francistown bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.

Bus or fly from Maputo to Francistown?

The best way to get from Maputo to Francistown is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $850 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Maputo to Francistown bus arrive?

Maputo to Francistown bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Maputo to Francistown?

Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Francistown is 967 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Maputo to Francistown.

Where can I stay near Francistown?

There are 36+ hotels available in Francistown.

Maputo to Francistown - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Maputo to Francistown by plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Maputo International Airport to Bulawayo, drive
best
1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane MPM - BUQ
2. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
7h 46m
$433–743
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
17h 25m
$57–74
Drive 966.7 km
1. Drive from Maputo to Francistowncar 966.7 km
13h 37m
$119–171
Fly Maputo International Airport to Francistown Airport
1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane MPM - FRW
7h 35m
$181–850
Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly to Bulawayo, drive
1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane MQP - BUQ
3. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
9h 9m
$233–571
Bus via Karl Max Av
1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
19h 15m
$67–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Paul Kruger & Scheiding Stbus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Rosebanktrain
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Francistown Bus Rankbus
24h 46m
$108–152

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

$282Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maputo to Francistown.

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Distance: 992.1 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Francistown, Botswana?

You can take a bus from Maputo to Francistown Bus Rank via Johannesburg, Park Station, Westgate, and Newtown Bus Terminus in around 17h 25m. Alternatively, Airlink, Air Botswana, and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Francistown Airport (FRW) 4 times a week.

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