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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Upington
    Destination location: UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Upington
    Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Upington
    Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Upington
    Destination location: Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Upington
    Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Johannesburg to Upington: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$27
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance716 km
Latest bus departure7:00pm

Johannesburg to Upington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Upington

  1. How long does it take to get to Upington from Johannesburg by bus?

    The typical travel time from Johannesburg to Upington by bus is around 10h 40m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 10h 30m.

  2. What is the distance between Johannesburg and Upington?

    The distance covered from Johannesburg to Upington is 717 km (445 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Upington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street, in Upington.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Johannesburg to Upington?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Upington from Johannesburg; it tends to be more affordable. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$22, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much is the bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

    The bus fare from Johannesburg to Upington is approximately US$27.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Johannesburg until 7:00pm and reaching Upington on the following day.

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

Best price found
05-14
US$25
05-15
US$25
Today
US$25
05-17
US$25
05-18
US$25
05-19
US$25
05-20
US$25
05-21
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Upington was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of US$25

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

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2025-05-17.

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.

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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 Upington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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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