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Maputo johannesburg-maputo
Posted: Sun February 17, 2008 12:04 AM UTC
Hi,

I would like to know if there's a bus service (instead of the train) from Johannesburg to Maputo and, if yes:
1. where I can get it (directly from the airport?)
2. where I can find a timetable
3. there can be problems at the border with the police, even if on a public transport.

Moreover, I read in a reply to the two sisters that it takes only two hours to reach the border. I was told there should be 7 hours in total Johannesburg- maputo. So it means that it takes 5 hours from the border to Maputo?

Thanks a lot.

Silvia
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Maputo Re: johannesburg-maputo
Posted: Thu February 21, 2008 05:33 PM UTC
Of course!! There're several bus lines that run between Jo'burg and Maputo. I recommend the Greyhound as it's the most reliable and "VIP" one.
1. First, you need an advance booking which can be done through www.computicket.co.za and its kiosks @ any Tourist Info Centers
2. Check out www.greyhound.co.za -- It runs daily.
3. You're not likely to run into any police. But the biggest problem is the border can get really crowded and it might take you hours just to get through (esp. in case you're having the visa done on arrival)

The bus takes a total around 8-10 hours from Jo'burg to Maputo.
Yeah...it's about that...Check out my Maputo Page BTW ;)

Happy Travels.

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Maputo Re: johannesburg-maputo
Posted: Sun April 20, 2008 08:08 AM UTC
Yes Bus a much better option, Border entry can take long, if possible get visa before hand.The road between South Africa and Maputu is quite a good one so its not a rough ride ( although long cause of border) and taking bus you dont get the fines!!!!!!!

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