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Busbud helps you find a bus from East London to Johannesburg. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
Bus service from East London to Johannesburg will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.
From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from East London to Johannesburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
East London to Johannesburg buses are provided by Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, ilulaBus, Intercity Xpress, Intercape and VILAMORA.
For a bus leaving from East London, the trip starts at East London Station, Intercape Office or Windmill Mall.
In Johannesburg, your bus travel ends at Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station, Bethrams, Eaglecity Kerk Street, Kerk Street or O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB).
| Daily Buses | 15 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 14:30 - 19:00 |
| Minimum Price | £27 |
| Average Ticket Price | £33 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 11h45m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 13h45m |
| Bus companies on this route | Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, ilulaBus, Intercity Xpress, Intercape, VILAMORA |
The average bus ticket price from East London to Johannesburg is £33. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between East London and Johannesburg is around 13h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 471 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from East London to Johannesburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from East London to Johannesburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from East London to Johannesburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Eldo Coaches, Eagle Liner, ilulaBus.
Buses travelling between East London and Johannesburg leave from East London Station or Intercape Office and arrive at Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station, Bethrams, Eaglecity Kerk Street.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg costs around £29 for departures 90 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from East London to Johannesburg vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £51 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £21.
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.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg, as early as possible. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 90 days in advance.
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between East London and Johannesburg!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from East London to Johannesburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 East London to Johannesburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from East London to Johannesburg.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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