How far is Johannesburg from Bethlehem?

Johannesburg and Bethlehem are 228 km (141 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Bethlehem?

Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Bethlehem in Bethlehem.

Bus Johannesburg to Bethlehem from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Bethlehem on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Bethlehem on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Bethlehem on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Bethlehem on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	12:10am	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:55 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Bethlehem

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

230 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,009 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercape

3.5/543,882 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43882 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $48

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Bethlehem recent customer reviews

I had a terrible experience. The bus broke down and we has to wait 2 hours for another bus to come

Mamello M.

March 27, 2024

Intercape is one of the few buses that still respects time. From my departure area to my arrival destination, the staff was friendly and kind.

Rethabile R.

April 3, 2021

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Bethlehem?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Stops in Bethlehem

A - Bethlehem

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Bethlehem?
Johannesburg and Bethlehem are 228 km (141 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Bethlehem?
Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Bethlehem in Bethlehem.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$59

11-18

$50

Today

$46

11-20

$64

11-21

$74

11-22

$74

11-23

$74

11-24

$75

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $89 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-20.