What's the distance between Johannesburg and Bethlehem by coach?

The journey from Johannesburg to Bethlehem by coach covers an approximate distance of 141 miles (228 km).

How can I get from Johannesburg to Bethlehem without driving?

You can reach Bethlehem from Johannesburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Johannesburg to Bethlehem from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bethlehem on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
	Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bethlehem on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bethlehem on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bethlehem on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 10m	00:10	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 18:55 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Bethlehem

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 10mAverage duration

143 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,010 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Intercape

3.5/543,883 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43883 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £26

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Bethlehem recent customer reviews

I had a terrible experience. The bus broke down and we has to wait 2 hours for another bus to come

Mamello M.

27 March 2024

Intercape is one of the few buses that still respects time. From my departure area to my arrival destination, the staff was friendly and kind.

Rethabile R.

3 April 2021

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Bethlehem?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Stops in Bethlehem

A - Bethlehem

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA

What's the distance between Johannesburg and Bethlehem by coach?
The journey from Johannesburg to Bethlehem by coach covers an approximate distance of 141 miles (228 km).
How can I get from Johannesburg to Bethlehem without driving?
You can reach Bethlehem from Johannesburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£27

19/11

£25

Today

£35

21/11

£41

22/11

£41

23/11

£41

24/11

£41

25/11

£41

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £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 Bethlehem, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £25 to £49 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £41, which is on 2025-11-21.