How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Manguzi?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Manguzi start at R 394. The average price for this route is around R 547. 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 Manguzi?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Manguzi is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 567 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 35m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Manguzi route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Intercape .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Manguzi?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Manguzi at 08:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Manguzi?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Manguzi produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Manguzi?

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 44309 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Manguzi?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Johannesburg to Manguzi?

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 Johannesburg to Manguzi?

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.

Bus Johannesburg to Manguzi from R 358 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Manguzi on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 35m	19:05	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 35m	18:25	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	Fastest
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 30m	07:00	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	No tags
Bus	21:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	16h 30m	14:00	Engen Garage, Main Road	No tags
Bus	21:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 45m	06:45	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Manguzi on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 35m	19:05	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 35m	18:25	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	Fastest
Bus	20:30	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	10h 30m	07:00	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	No tags
Bus	21:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	16h 30m	14:00	Engen Garage, Main Road	No tags
Bus	21:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 45m	06:45	Margate (Maroela Flats,marine Drive)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:09 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Manguzi

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 394, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

10h 30mAverage duration

567 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511 291 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

According to customer reviews, the staff was very rude and the bus was overloaded. However, apart from these issues, the service was generally good with only a delay being mentioned as a negative aspect.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Manguzi recent customer reviews

I love how they treat us as passengers What I don't like it's to be later to arrive

Nqobile K.

11 March 2024

Bus was late, so the driver drove fast, to catch up the lost time. Anyways we arrived safely. Can we have a bus from Bloemfontein straight to Margate wil be appreciated.

Maria M.

19 June 2021

The ride was not bad. However there are no window that can open and the air cone did not work work and not enough air ventilation

Xelwa X.

12 May 2021

Intercape

3.5/544 516 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Manguzi 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 Manguzi?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Manguzi start at R 394. The average price for this route is around R 547. 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 Manguzi?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Manguzi is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 567 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 35m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Manguzi route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Manguzi?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Manguzi at 08:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Manguzi?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Manguzi produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Manguzi?
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 44309 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Manguzi?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Johannesburg to Manguzi?
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 Johannesburg to Manguzi?
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 442

14/12

R 520

Today

R 713

16/12

R 750

17/12

R 517

18/12

R 517

19/12

R 442

20/12

R 713

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Manguzi was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 442

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Manguzi as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 442 to R 990 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Manguzi based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 442, which is on 2025-12-19.

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.