What is the distance between Kroonstad and Johannesburg?

Kroonstad and Johannesburg are 181 km (112 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp in Kroonstad will take you to O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg.

Bus Kroonstad to Johannesburg from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	KROONSTAD - Shell Ultra City, R34, Kroonstad Rural, Kroonstad	3h 15m	6:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	5:20am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 10m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 30m	6:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	KROONSTAD - Shell Ultra City, R34, Kroonstad Rural, Kroonstad	3h 15m	6:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	5:20am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 10m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 30m	6:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50am	KROONSTAD - Shell Ultra City, R34, Kroonstad Rural, Kroonstad	3h 10m	6:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	5:20am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 10m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 30m	6:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	KROONSTAD - Shell Ultra City, R34, Kroonstad Rural, Kroonstad	3h 15m	6:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	5:20am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 10m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 30m	6:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	4:15am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	5:20am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 5m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 10m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	8:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kroonstad to Johannesburg

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

193 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $177	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$30 - $36	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kroonstad and Johannesburg?

Stops in Kroonstad

A
Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp
R34, Kroonstad Rural, Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad, 9500, South Africa
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B
Engen Kroonvaal 1 Stop North
N1, Engen Garage, South Africa

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,936 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers appreciate the comfortable seats and overall hygiene of Intercape buses. Positive feedback includes friendly staff, cleanliness, and consistent service. However, some mention delays at bus stops as a downside. Be mindful of timing when booking to avoid missing connections and additional charges.

Intercape Mainliner Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Hygiene, sit is comfortable everything is OK. But pls be sure about timing when we are booking I was connecting the bus .n I miss the bus they charge me.

Mbali M.

April 22, 2024

I boarded the bus in Kronstadt traveling to Johannesburg. The personnel on board were friendly and the bus was clean. Thankyou intercape for the your good service. The trip was comfortable. Keep up the good work.

Lumembele Bonnie K.

February 16, 2022

the bus was late and there was no communication

Michael L.

December 30, 2024

APM WC

2/52,723 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,288 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the poor service provided by the company. They mention that they didn't receive proper communication from the company or drivers regarding delays and late arrivals. Some even had to pay for another bus due to not getting transport. It is suggested that better communication should be established between the head office and customers in order to address these issues effectively.

Eagle Liner Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Didn't enjoy anything the bus was an hour and a half late then the bus driver still has an attitude saying immaking the bus late by getting my things out of the car

Lwandle M.

July 10, 2025

I will never use it again as it was delayed more than 2 hours and no sms or email was sent regarding delay

Keabetswe S.

February 20, 2023

The bus never came. I wasn't even informed about it.

Palesa M.

February 6, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,142 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9142 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Greyhound Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The service and time management

Thandeka Phuzile M.

March 2, 2025

The bus was 3 hours late and it was too hot in the bus, was very unpleasant.

King N.

May 3, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,020 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,989 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Citiliner

3.5/51,913 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.1

Atlantic

Ramalo

2.5/59 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Flexi City Connect

2/517 reviews

Staff2.3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

Citilink

1.5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kroonstad to Johannesburg by bus

What is the distance between Kroonstad and Johannesburg?
Kroonstad and Johannesburg are 181 km (112 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
Buses departing from Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp in Kroonstad will take you to O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg.

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

$24

11-21

$30

Today

$25

11-23

$25

11-24

$25

11-25

$26

11-26

$25

11-27

$26

The cheapest trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $171 for a bus ticket from Kroonstad to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.