Passengers have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with Intercape, highlighting the friendly and accommodating staff, punctuality, comfortable seating, and overall excellent service. Many appreciated the ease of booking online through Busbud. While some mentioned minor issues like non-functional charging ports or a lack of intercoms and Wi-Fi on board, these did not overshadow their satisfaction with the journey.
Kind,Friendly drivers,comfortable seats ,was on time.l enjoyed everything. No complain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Azile M.
There was a delay at Botswana border with no explanation as to why we were waiting. Customer service is important. Had the other passenger not ask why we were waiting, we wouldn't have been given an explanation.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lesego M.
The bus was almost one hour late in Joburg, we had to change to original 866 bus in Pretoria.
When we had a bread, nobody told me about it, or its length. And finally the the car broke some kilometers before Gaborone
Good thing was that there came a taxi to bring me to my destination. Which I had to pay.
A good way to travel this route is with ATTMonnakgotla buses. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $58 and the shortest trip taking about 4 hours 40 minutes. ATTMonnakgotla gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Based on 837 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Hope Diamond Transport ticket prices on this trip start at $42
Hope Diamond Transport Johannesburg Gaborone recent customer reviews
Bus left late around 4pm instead of scheduled 3pm.arrived late at boarder left boarder late too
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Gaborone by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gaborone start from $58. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Gaborone is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 278 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by ATTMonnakgotla.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Gaborone route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Gaborone at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone generates an estimated 6.9452 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 50204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10-03
$60
10-04
$54
Today
$54
10-06
$46
10-07
$50
10-08
$54
10-09
$54
10-10
$46
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone was searched and found on Oct 10, 2026 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 Gaborone, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $46 to $72 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gaborone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2026-10-10.
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone was searched and found on Oct 10, 2026 with a price of $46
