How long is the trip from Johannesburg to Durban by bus?

The typical travel time from Johannesburg to Durban by bus is around 8h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Durban in 6h 45m

What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Durban?

The distance covered from Johannesburg to Durban is 502 km (311 miles).

How many buses make the trip between Johannesburg and Durban each day?

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa.

What time does the first bus depart from Johannesburg to Durban, and when is the last one?

The first bus starts running at 7:30am, and the last one leaves at 11:00pm. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Johannesburg Airport, in Johannesburg, and end it at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel), in Durban.

What is the cheapest way to go from Johannesburg to Durban?

Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Johannesburg to Durban. The ticket price for this bus starts at $19, making this your best choice for this trip.

How much does the bus ticket cost from Johannesburg to Durban?

The bus fare from Johannesburg to Durban is approximately $37.

Johannesburg to Durban Bus Tickets

TodayJan 24

from $20

TomorrowJan 25

from $23

SunJan 26

from $23

MonJan 27

from $23

TueJan 28

from $23

WedJan 29

from $23

ThuJan 30

from $28

FriJan 31

from $26

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: January 25 at 7:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 25 at 4:10pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Sasol Garage, Next to Durban Station, Masabalala Yengwa Ave.
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: January 25 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 26 at 3:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m
Departure time: January 25 at 8:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 25 at 4:30pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h
Departure time: January 25 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 26 at 6:15am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
Departure time: January 25 at 10:45am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 25 at 7:15pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 30m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:37 AM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Cheap buses leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: January 26 at 7:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 26 at 4:10pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Sasol Garage, Next to Durban Station, Masabalala Yengwa Ave.
Operated by: Eagle Liner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: January 26 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 27 at 3:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m
Departure time: January 26 at 7:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 26 at 3:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m
Departure time: January 26 at 8:00am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 26 at 5:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
Departure time: January 26 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 27 at 5:35am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 35m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:45 AM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Cheap buses leaving Thursday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: January 30 at 10:15am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 30 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: January 30 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Arrival time: January 31 at 3:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m
Departure time: January 30 at 7:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 30 at 3:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m
Departure time: January 30 at 8:00am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 30 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
Departure time: January 30 at 9:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 30 at 5:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:35 AM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: January 31 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
Arrival time: February 1 at 6:15am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Operated by: Citiliner Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: January 31 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Arrival time: February 1 at 3:45am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban Station (Coach terminus)
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m
Departure time: January 31 at 7:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 31 at 3:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m
Departure time: January 31 at 8:00am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: January 31 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
Departure time: January 31 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: February 1 at 5:35am
Destination city: Durban
Destination location: Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 35m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:56 AM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

Bus Johannesburg to Durban: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$37

Average Bus Trip Duration8h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:30am

Distance500 km

Latest bus departure11:00pm

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Intercape

3.5/537,917 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality, comfort, and friendly staff. Many appreciated the smooth rides and clean buses. However, some reviews mentioned issues such as non-functional charging ports and occasional delays due to mechanical faults or frequent stops in towns. Despite these minor inconveniences, travelers generally found their journeys enjoyable and satisfying overall.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Durban recent customer reviews

It was not Intercape but Intercity and the charging ports were not working. But it was on time and comfortable

Beleza M.

January 11, 2025

I booked intercape bis I always travel with then I was disappointed to instructed to use Big sky busses that I saw in the list and the same bus was cheap and I paid full amount of interface mainline bus not Big sky that's a daily robbery I demand my full amount that I paid according to costumer rights

Shabbat M.

December 28, 2024

The trip was really great, arrived on time, good and safe driving. But the aircons were all hot in this heat and the captain couldn't switch them off.

Thabiso L.

December 27, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/57,995 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Intercity Xpress receives praise for its friendly drivers, cleanliness, and comfortable seating. Many users appreciate the timely arrivals at destinations. However, some reviews mention delays in departure times and a lack of charging ports on buses. Additionally, there are occasional concerns about non-functioning air conditioning or heating systems during trips.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was late, departure time was suppose to be 07:45 but we left at 09:05 and arrival time was suppose to be 15:25 but we arrived at 17:30. The service was very poor. I will never recommend Intercity Xpress to anyone.

Simphiwe N.

January 21, 2025

I wasn't happy when they didn't call us when the bus had arrived. I ended up having a back sit cos O wasn't aware that the bus is already packing

Jacintha M.

January 19, 2025

Bus on time , driver very friendly . Very clean i just like this Intercity express ♥️♥️♥️

Thandazile Cherity T.

January 13, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/56,863 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

The reviews highlight a positive travel experience with Citiliner, emphasizing comfortable seating and professional staff. Many users appreciated the punctuality of the service and felt safe during their journeys. However, some mentioned occasional delays and issues like high temperatures inside or lack of charging ports as minor concerns amidst an overall satisfying trip.

Greyhound Johannesburg Durban recent customer reviews

Everything was perfect except that there's nothing to elevate the legs, otherwise everything was perfect

Zinhle P.

January 19, 2025

I appreciate that they communicated about our delay to departure, But boòooy was it hot in the bus no aircon like? Honestly in 2025 really

Sinethemba M.

January 9, 2025

I had a horrible time, the toilet door was broken it couldn't lock so I had to literally hold it to keep it closed every now and then, the driver did not stop at montrose he stopped at a petrol station giving us no options to to buy something to but "Grill to Go"

Thando P.

January 6, 2025

Eagle Liner

2.5/57,907 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Eagle Liner receives praise for its budget-friendly service, clean buses, and friendly drivers who ensure a safe journey. Passengers appreciate the comfortable seats and punctuality. However, some reviews mention issues with non-functional charging ports and ventilation problems leading to an overly warm environment during travel. Additionally, there are occasional concerns about unnecessary stops or delays due to waiting for other passengers.

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Durban recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy this trip….. Bus wasn’t clean, seat wasn’t adjustable, toilet wasn’t working, driver was rude.

Sanele N.

January 23, 2025

The checks made are too many but worth it so that we not gonna be lost and enter into a wrong bus

Mihle M.

January 22, 2025

The service was high quality and the price was very affordable. The bus was on time

Nongcwele B.

January 21, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/51,812 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Many users appreciate the comfortable seating and timely arrivals, with friendly and professional staff enhancing their travel experience. However, there are recurring concerns about unpleasant odors from toilets and issues with air conditioning being too cold or not working properly. Some passengers also noted that charging ports were occasionally non-functional.

Big Sky Express Johannesburg Durban recent customer reviews

Arrived at the bus station an hour and a half late, driver made more drop off stops than expected, he even did a pick up whilst passing Harrismith which was an inconvenience to many passengers waiting to get home.

Verona P.

December 19, 2024

The seats are extremely uncomfortable. The bus was on time when leaving Johannesburg but ended up being delayed

Charmaine R.

December 12, 2024

The bus ride was amazing, the driver was nice, and I felt like I was riding on a flying car.

Hanifa M.

December 2, 2024

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

Johannesburg to Durban Buses

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

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Durban?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - Johannesburg Airport

B - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

C - Bethrams

D - Eaglecity Kerk Street

E - Kerk Street

F - Southgate Shopping Centre

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Durban

How long is the trip from Johannesburg to Durban by bus?
The typical travel time from Johannesburg to Durban by bus is around 8h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Durban in 6h 45m
What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Durban?
The distance covered from Johannesburg to Durban is 502 km (311 miles).
How many buses make the trip between Johannesburg and Durban each day?
You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa.
What time does the first bus depart from Johannesburg to Durban, and when is the last one?
The first bus starts running at 7:30am, and the last one leaves at 11:00pm. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Durban?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Johannesburg Airport, in Johannesburg, and end it at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel), in Durban.
What is the cheapest way to go from Johannesburg to Durban?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Johannesburg to Durban. The ticket price for this bus starts at $19, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Johannesburg to Durban?
The bus fare from Johannesburg to Durban is approximately $37.

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

Best price found

01-22

$23

01-23

$31

Today

$18

01-25

$20

01-26

$20

01-27

$20

01-28

$20

01-29

$20

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Durban was searched and found on Jan 24, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $72 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-01-28.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Johannesburg to Durban, 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 Johannesburg to Durban that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Johannesburg to Durban, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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What time does the first bus depart from Johannesburg to Durban, and when is the last one?

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What is the cheapest way to go from Johannesburg to Durban?

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