Bus Tickets from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Bloemfontein
    Departure location: Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Bloemfontein
    Departure location: Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Bloemfontein
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Bloemfontein
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Bloemfontein
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape SleeplinerIntercape Sleepliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg

Average PriceUS$19 - US$118Average Duration5h 40m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$43 - US$43Average Duration9h
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day
5h 40mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloemfontein to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses39
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance372 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloemfontein - Johannesburg

  1. What is the distance between Bloemfontein and Johannesburg?

    The distance covered from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg is 372 km (231 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg.

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

Best price found
07-06
US$23
07-07
US$25
Today
US$20
07-09
US$18
07-10
US$18
07-11
US$18
07-12
US$19
07-13
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg was searched and found on Jul 10, 2025 with a price of US$18

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

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$101 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18 which is on 2025-07-10.

Usually greyhound_za_premium, MAINLINER, MBTRANSPORT 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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Did you know?

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

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.

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