What is the distance between Theunissen and Johannesburg?

The distance covered from Theunissen to Johannesburg is 279 km (173 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Piet Retief St, in Theunissen, and end it at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg.

Bus Theunissen to Johannesburg from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Theunissen to Johannesburg on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:55am	Oxd Motors	5h 45m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Theunissen to Johannesburg on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	5h 15m	10:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	4h	5:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	5h	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	4h 10m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Oxd Motors	5h 45m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Theunissen to Johannesburg on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	5h 15m	1:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	4h	5:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	5h	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Astron Garage, Piet Retief Street (OXD Motors)	4h 10m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Oxd Motors	5h 45m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Theunissen to Johannesburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

278 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $215	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$57 - $57	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Theunissen and Johannesburg?

Stops in Theunissen

A
Piet Retief St
OXD Motors, 105 Piet Retief St, Cnr Piet Retief St and Jim Fouche Rd, Theunissen, 9410, 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

3.5/543,995 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53,040 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Theunissen to Johannesburg by bus

What is the distance between Theunissen and Johannesburg?
The distance covered from Theunissen to Johannesburg is 279 km (173 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Theunissen to Johannesburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Piet Retief St, in Theunissen, and end it at 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

11-23

No data

11-24

$30

Today

$36

11-26

$58

11-27

$31

11-28

$30

11-29

$33

11-30

$35

The cheapest trip from Theunissen to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $135 for a bus ticket from Theunissen to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Intercape 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.