What is the distance between Mbombela and Pretoria?

The distance separating Mbombela and Pretoria is 172 miles (277 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mbombela to Pretoria?

If you're headed to Pretoria from Mbombela, chances are that your bus will leave from Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive and arrive at Pretoria Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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from $22

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 29 at 9:00am
Departure city: Mbombela
Departure location: Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive
Arrival time: July 29 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 9:00am
Departure city: Mbombela
Departure location: Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive
Arrival time: July 29 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
Departure time: July 29 at 9:00am
Departure city: Mbombela
Departure location: Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive
Arrival time: July 29 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
Departure time: July 29 at 12:00pm
Departure city: Mbombela
Departure location: Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive
Arrival time: July 29 at 5:55pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 55m
Departure time: July 29 at 11:20am
Departure city: Mbombela
Departure location: NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street
Arrival time: July 29 at 4:30pm
Destination city: Pretoria
Destination location: Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 10m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Mbombela to Pretoria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $46	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average Price$26 - $28	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the shuttle from Mbombela to Pretoria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Pretoria. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mbombela to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31

Average bus trip duration5h 10m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure9:00am

Distance175 miles (282 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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Intercape

3.5/541,361 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, appreciating its punctuality and friendly drivers. Many highlighted the comfort of the journey, including features like charging ports. However, some users noted issues with cleanliness in the bathrooms and lack of water availability there. Overall, travelers found it to be an efficient and affordable option for their trips.

Intercape Mainliner Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews

The bus was on time, and we arrived an hour earlier than the ETA... Clean bus, friendly drivers.

Thando M.

January 19, 2025

It was fine. But there's no water in the bus toilet. Either than that, it's comfortable Fast Affordable I also love the charging ports

Joy D.

April 4, 2024

I enjoyed my journey and there was a coomunication with the delays and updates of the whereabouts of the bus.

Mcubukana British M.

July 28, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,430 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Passengers frequently commend the bus service for its cleanliness, professional and friendly drivers, as well as comfortable seating. Many appreciate the punctuality and overall pleasant journey experience. However, some have noted issues with non-functioning charging points and occasional unpleasant odors from the toilet facilities. Despite these minor concerns, travelers generally express satisfaction with their trips.

Citiliner Plus Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the interior of the bus and how comfortable & clean it was but the toilet was letting out an unpleasant smell from time to time

Angel L.

April 4, 2025

Seat comfortable but not reclining. Aircon was good. The driver was delightful - helpful, happy and cautious driver 😊

Lerato R.

February 11, 2025

What a beautiful journey using greyhound.Driver was the best.not forgetting the comfort.10/10.keep it up

Mulalo L.

October 30, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,495 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2495 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Big Sky Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews

I enjoyed everything about the service, I loved how the bus came and arrived in time.

Chrishna M.

January 29, 2025

I ddnt the enjoy it was cold 🥶

Sibngile M.

May 30, 2025

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Mbombela to Pretoria Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Mbombela and Pretoria?

Stops in Mbombela

A - Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive

B - Nelspruit Evening

Stops in Pretoria

A - Pretoria Station

B - Pretoria Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Mbombela - Pretoria

What is the distance between Mbombela and Pretoria?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mbombela to Pretoria?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/26

$28

07/27

$35

Today

$15

07/29

$18

07/30

$20

07/31

$20

08/01

$20

08/02

$25

The cheapest trip from Mbombela to Pretoria was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mbombela to Pretoria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $54 for a bus ticket from Mbombela to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-07-29.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Mbombela to Pretoria.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Mbombela to Pretoria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Mbombela to Pretoria.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Mbombela to Pretoria: Trip Overview

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Intercape Mainliner Mbombela Pretoria recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Mbombela and Pretoria?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Mbombela - Pretoria

What is the distance between Mbombela and Pretoria?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mbombela to Pretoria?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Mbombela by bus?

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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