Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to East London

TodayJul 31
from US$59
TomorrowAug 1
from US$27
SatAug 2
from US$27
SunAug 3
from US$27
MonAug 4
from US$25
TueAug 5
from US$27
WedAug 6
from US$25
ThuAug 7
from US$25

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: 90 Moore Street
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Railway Station
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: East London
    Destination location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Operated by: Intercape SleeplinerIntercape Sleepliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:41 PM SAST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to East London

Average PriceUS$24 - US$60Average Duration14h 10m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$43 - US$72Average Duration13h 45m
23kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Johannesburg to East London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 14 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
14h 10mAverage Duration
US$24Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to East London: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$39
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 10m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure5:00pm
Distance758 km
Latest bus departure7:30pm

Johannesburg to East London Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Johannesburg to East London. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Johannesburg to East London will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Discover how much the bus trip from Johannesburg to East London will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - East London

  1. How far is Johannesburg from East London?

    Johannesburg and East London are 759 km (471 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) in East London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$32
07-30
US$29
Today
US$57
08-01
US$24
08-02
US$25
08-03
US$25
08-04
US$23
08-05
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to East London was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$23

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

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually SLEEPLINER, 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

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 Johannesburg and East London!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Johannesburg to East London, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Johannesburg to East London will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Johannesburg to East London.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Johannesburg by bus?

Bus from Johannesburg to East London

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

People from around the world trust Busbud