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How to get fromJohannesburg to Xai-Xaiby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Xai-Xai by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane JNB - MPM
    2. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Xai-Xaicar car
    4h 44m
    $188–338

  2. Drive 689.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Xai-Xaicar car 689.3 km
    9h 18m
    $97–139

  3. Bus, train, drive via Chicabela

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicabela to Manhiçatrain train
    3. Drive from Manhiça to Xai-Xaicar car
    13h 19m

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Maputobus bus
    3. Take the train from Mavalane B to Manhiçatrain train
    4. Drive from Manhiça to Xai-Xaicar car
    14h 27m

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maputo to Manhiçatrain train
    3. Drive from Manhiça to Xai-Xaicar car
    16h 17m

  6. Bus, train, drive via Chokwé

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maputo to Aldeia de Liondetrain train
    3. Drive from Aldeia de Lionde to Xai-Xaicar car
    16h 52m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Xai-Xai, Mozambique?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Xai-Xai. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM), then drive to Xai-Xai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Xai-Xai via Maputo, Chicabela, and Manhiça in around 13h 19m.

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