Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses, timely arrivals, and courteous drivers. However, some reviews mention challenges such as late departures and issues with seating arrangements due to extra passengers. Despite these concerns, many travelers appreciated the overall safe journey provided by attentive staff.
Big Tree Coaches Matatiele Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I personally did not enjoy anything. First thing the bus arrived very late from Matatiele and got stucked at Kokstad for almost 5hours that delayed my whole plans as my arrival time was delayed and of course other passengers plans were also disrupted.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Annastacia M.
Hi there
The pick up point was an issue from Matatiele. When reached Kokstad, we waited in a taxi. The Big tree operators ended up placing us inside a taxi because apparently their bus died.
What the point of wanting to travel with a bus then end up traveling with a taxi???
The services are bad!
I will no longer use your services in the future.
Thanks but no thanks
1.0 out of 5 stars
Palesa M.
They are arrived on time but my ticket was changed to a different date, I think they should remove date slots if Saturdays don't work than to proceed with payments only to call later for reschedule kinda inconvenience. Offish to stop in random awkward refreshing spot. Other than that my experience was good.
Many users have praised the service for its punctuality, friendly and professional drivers, comfortable buses, and clear communication. The overall travel experience is appreciated by many passengers. However, some reviews mention issues with seat comfort when traveling with larger individuals or babies on laps and concerns about toilet cleanliness during trips to specific destinations like Matatiele.
I was quite impressed their services were good,I have no complaints on anything.I wish they maintain the good standard and they are very professional
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lucky S.
Love everything, bus arrived on time at the pickup station and arrived on time at my destination. Clear communication from the drivers. Loved everything about the trip
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phumeza S.
Keeping time, nice driving,kind drivers ,affordable money, toilet inside I was felling comfortable about all thanks
Eagle Liner receives praise for its punctuality, comfortable and warm buses, and friendly staff who provide clear instructions to avoid confusion. Many passengers enjoyed their trips with sufficient breaks along the way. However, some users noted issues such as persistent heater use despite requests to turn it off and windows not closing properly.
The journey was just fine, there was no air-conditioner that was the part I didn't like
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nondzwakazi L.
It was horrible. The bus driver left us in a very scary and unsafe place in Joburg, tell us that he’s not getting inside the park station. What’s worse is that the was someone who behaved as if he’s assisting us to the park station and In areas where we can request (which the bus drive used to take us out of the bus) all of a sudden we had to pay a huge money for being assisted (R200). The experience was bad. Bus number( 1183) — the one that took us from matatiele at 5:00pm yesterday .
1.0 out of 5 stars
Busisa K.
The stuff was okay and friendly. The bus itself was the problem, seats were very small, they are not comfortable, me and my wife had to be squashed in the 2 seater. We could relax our backs , the passage was very tinny. Like this bus doesn’t cater to a standard body size. We are very disappointed and dissatisfied to say the least. It was a very horrible experience. The bus has no space
Many users appreciated the friendly and safe driving, punctuality, clean buses, comfortable seats, and functional charging ports. However, there were consistent concerns about non-functional air conditioning leading to excessive heat inside the bus. Additionally, some reviews mentioned issues with toilets not functioning properly or emitting unpleasant odors.
The driver didn't allow to use rest rooms on bus stops or to go out just to stretch out it was very uncomfortable journey till one passenger went to go beg them to stop out of nowhere so they can releave themselves next the highway horrible experience..
2.0 out of 5 stars
Motlatsi K.
The bus was new, had no issues. Departure on time arrived on time. Air control was working. Fast charging was good.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lebohang T.
Comfortable seats. However, there were issues with air-conditioning. It was very hot in the bus and air conditioning was always switched off.
Based on 3119 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at £21
The bus arrived 1 and half hours late with no communication whatsoever.
The bus that arrived was not APMWC, it was just an average bus with no toilet, aircon, no charing port, seats were not adjustable as well. Upon boarding we were told to put luggage ourselves inside the compartments, even upon along the way those who were getting off would be told to open and remove their luggage.
We left Matatiele at 19:30 and arrived at 9:30 am at Johannesburg. On top of that the bus didn't enter the terminal instead we were dropped off outside along the road.
This was the most horrible trip I've ever experienced.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Seipati N.
The bus was new and no problems alone the way
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mbali Lindiwe N.
APM didn't arrive i had to book another bus, Apm is scamming us.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Matatiele to Johannesburg
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The cheapest coach tickets from Matatiele to Johannesburg start from £22. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The average bus journey time from Matatiele to Johannesburg is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 290 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Matatiele to Johannesburg route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Matatiele to Johannesburg at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
A bus journey from Matatiele to Johannesburg produces an estimated 11.6766 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45784 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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£22
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£21
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The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg was searched and found on 15 Jun 2026 with a price of £20
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matatiele to Johannesburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £20 to £31 for a bus ticket from Matatiele to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2026-06-15.
Usually Intercity Xpress, 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.
The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg was searched and found on 15 Jun 2026 with a price of £20
