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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Paterson - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Paterson - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Paterson - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:34 PM SAST.
Get from Johannesburg to Patersone
The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 782, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have expressed positive feedback about the comfort of Sleepliner, highlighting an enjoyable travel experience. However, there were some concerns regarding being dropped off next to the road instead of at their final destination as indicated on their ticket.
Intercape Sleepliner Johannesburg Patersone recent customer reviews
Sleepliner is comfortable what I did not like is being dropped next to the road instead of my final destination as per my ticket
Nosisa D.
I've enjoyed every moment of the trip
Abongile N.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Patersone 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 Patersone?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Patersone start at R 782. The average price for this route is around R 1 176. 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 Patersone?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Patersone is 13h 30m, covering a distance of 830 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 30m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Patersone 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 Patersone?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Patersone at 16:45. And the latest bus departs at 16:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Patersone?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Patersone produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Patersone was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 112To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Patersone as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 112 to R 1 597 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Patersone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 112, which is on 2025-12-16.
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