What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Mahikeng?

The distance between Johannesburg and Mahikeng is around 244 km (151 miles).

Bus Johannesburg to Mahikeng from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Mahikeng on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 20m	12:20pm	Mahikeng Sasol	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 20m	12:20pm	Mahikeng Sasol	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 20m	12:20pm	Mahikeng Sasol	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 30m	12:30pm	Mahikeng Mall - Steers	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 30m	12:30pm	Mahikeng Mall - Steers	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Mahikeng on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 20m	12:20pm	Mahikeng Sasol	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 20m	12:20pm	Mahikeng Sasol	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 20m	12:20pm	Mahikeng Sasol	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 30m	12:30pm	Mahikeng Mall - Steers	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	4h 30m	12:30pm	Mahikeng Mall - Steers	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:45 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Mahikeng

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

243 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Big Sky

3.5/53,022 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3022 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $39

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Mahikeng by bus

What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Mahikeng?
The distance between Johannesburg and Mahikeng is around 244 km (151 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$29

11-21

$28

Today

No data

11-23

$29

11-24

$29

11-25

No data

11-26

$29

11-27

$33

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Mahikeng was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $44 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Mahikeng based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-26.