Cheap Bus, Shuttle and Shuttle Tickets in South Africa

Bus travel in South Africa is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was CZK 566. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in South Africa:
Johannesburg ↔ Durban (average: CZK 570)
Cape Town ↔ Mthatha (average: CZK 1,015)
Pretoria ↔ Durban (average: CZK 577)

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses, Shuttles and Shuttles are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore South Africa:
- Bus: 11318 routes
- Shuttle: 1227 routes
- Van: 191 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in South Africa with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Johannesburg to Durban
Travel time: 8h
Ticket prices: From CZK 570
Frequency: 60 departures daily
Recommended operators: Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Swiss Express, Ramalo, Delta Coaches, Badela

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Johannesburg ↔ Maputo, Mozambique
Johannesburg ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe
Bellville ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe
Pretoria ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Durban King Shaka Airport, O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg