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Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average PriceUS$22 - US$52 | Average Duration14h 15m | 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average PriceUS$39 - US$51 | Average Duration13h 45m | 23kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus East London to Johannesburg: Trip Overview
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East London to Johannesburg Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from East London to Johannesburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Johannesburg
How long does it take to get to Johannesburg from East London by bus?
The typical travel time from East London to Johannesburg by bus is around 14h 15m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Johannesburg in 12h 20m
What is the distance between East London and Johannesburg?
The distance between East London and Johannesburg is around 759 km (471 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Johannesburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station, in Johannesburg.
What is the cheapest way to go from East London to Johannesburg?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from East London to Johannesburg. Starting at US$22, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from East London to Johannesburg?
Taking the bus from East London to Johannesburg costs on average US$36.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from East London to Johannesburg?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from East London until 5:30pm and reaching Johannesburg on the following day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$72 for a bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22 which is on 2025-06-17.
Usually SLEEPLINER 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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between East London and Johannesburg!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from East London to Johannesburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from East London to Johannesburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from East London to Johannesburg.
Did you know?
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.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Popular Buses Connecting East London
Buses Leaving from East London
- Bus from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Bus East London - Johannesburg
- East London - Durban
- Bus from East London to Mdantsane
- Bus East London - Bloemfontein
- East London - Pretoria
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Bus East London - Kokstad
- East London - Queenstown
- Bus from East London to Grahamstown
- Bus East London - Mthatha
- East London - Aliwal North
- Bus from East London to King William’s Town
- Bus East London - Worcester
- East London - Knysna
Buses Going to East London
- Bus from Durban to East London
- Bus Mdantsane - East London
- Johannesburg - East London
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to East London
- Bus Bloemfontein - East London
- George - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to East London
- Bus Welkom - East London
- Humansdorp - East London
- Bus from Grahamstown to East London
- Bus Caledon - East London
- Uitenhage - East London
- Bus from Umzimkulu to East London
- Bus Vanderbijlpark - East London
- Graaff Reinet - East London
Popular Buses Connecting Johannesburg
Buses Leaving from Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Soweto
- Bus Johannesburg - Pretoria
- Johannesburg - Harare
- Bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Bus Johannesburg - Upington
- Johannesburg - Bulawayo
- Bus from Johannesburg to Lusikisiki
- Bus Johannesburg - East London
- Johannesburg - Mount Frere
- Bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
- Bus Johannesburg - Newcastle
- Johannesburg - Matatiele
- Bus from Johannesburg to Idutywa
- Bus Johannesburg - Ladysmith
- Johannesburg - Ngcobo
Buses Going to Johannesburg
- Bus from Midrand to Johannesburg
- Bus Lenasia - Johannesburg
- Lenasia South - Johannesburg
- Bus from Klerksdorp to Johannesburg
- Bus Centurion - Johannesburg
- Springs - Johannesburg
- Bus from Nelspruit to Johannesburg
- Bus Kokstad - Johannesburg
- Butterworth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Umzimkulu to Johannesburg
- Bus Middelburg - Johannesburg
- Matatiele - Johannesburg
- Bus from King William’s Town to Johannesburg
- Bus Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Queenstown - Johannesburg
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Mthatha
- Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Durban - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown
- Bus Idutywa - Johannesburg
- Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus from Johannesburg to Kimberley
- Bus Bloemfontein - Durban
- Cape Town - Durban
- Bus from Cape Town to Butterworth
- Bus Johannesburg - Port Shepstone
- Johannesburg - Margate
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