There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Maputo International Airport (MPM) to East London (ELS)plane MPM - ELS
3h 57mR 3,740–11,642Bus via Durban
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to East Londonbus
18h 16mR 962–2,360Drive 1,171.2 km
- Drive from Maputo to East Londoncar 1,171.2 km
16h 14mR 2,720–3,929Bus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Park Stn to Queenstown Stnbus
- Take the bus from Queenstown to East Londonbus
22h 30mR 1,018–1,547
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to East London (ELS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to East London is to bus which costs R 1 000 - R 1 600 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to East London is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs R 3 700 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to East London. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at East London via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Maputo and East London is 929 km. The road distance is 1171.2 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to East London without a car is to bus via Durban which takes 18h 16m and costs R 950 - R 2 400.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Maputo to East London, including transfers.
Maputo to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to East London is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs R 3 700 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Durban, which costs R 950 - R 2 400 and takes 18h 16m.
Maputo to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Durban Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to East London is 1171 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Maputo to East London.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and East London, South Africa?
Airlink, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to East London (ELS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to East London via Durban Bus Stn and Pietermaritzburg in around 18h 16m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 5,500–15,000
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Maputo International Airport to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 3,200–11,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Maputo International Airport to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–14,000
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Maputo to Durban Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 390–1,300
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- R 1,100–1,300
- Flexi
- R 1,000–1,300
- Saver
- R 950–1,300
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 65–200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–200
Bus from Park Stn to Queenstown Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 350–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–410
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Park Stn to Queenstown Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 430–600
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Queenstown to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 330–440
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 160–190
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pietermaritzburg to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- R 330–460
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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