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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal | Engen Garage, Western Bypass | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Park Station, Rissik Street | Engen Garage, Western Bypass | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station) | No tags |
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Get from Johannesburg to Gaborone
The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 690, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Gaborone?
Stops in Johannesburg
- A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
- BSouthgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
- C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa - 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
Stops in Gaborone
- A
Gaborone
Kudu Shell Service Station, Queens Rd, Gaborone, Botswana
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Many users have shared positive experiences with Intercape, highlighting the friendly and accommodating staff, punctuality, clean buses, and overall excellent service. However, some reviews mention minor issues such as non-functional charging ports and a lack of Wi-Fi on board. Despite these points, customers generally express satisfaction with their travel experience.
Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Gaborone recent customer reviews
The bus was almost one hour late in Joburg, we had to change to original 866 bus in Pretoria. When we had a bread, nobody told me about it, or its length. And finally the the car broke some kilometers before Gaborone Good thing was that there came a taxi to bring me to my destination. Which I had to pay.
Tauno V.
The bus was late and then broke down outside Swartruggens. We were stranded for 3 hours waiting for a replacement bus. I was supposed to arrive at my new job at 19h00 - which of course I did not.
Jeaundre T.
The overall trip was okay, but too many stops along the way and no refreshments for passengers.
Chimuka M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Gaborone by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gaborone start at R 690. The average price for this route is around R 746. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Gaborone is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 274 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Gaborone route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Gaborone at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 12:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 420To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Gaborone as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 420 to R 844 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Gaborone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 420, which is on 2025-12-09.
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.
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