How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg South to East London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg South to East London start at R 665. The average price for this route is around R 878. 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 South to East London?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg South to East London is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 758 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 20m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg South to East London 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 South to East London?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg South to East London at 19:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg South to East London?

A bus trip from Johannesburg South to East London produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Johannesburg South to East London from R 681 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg South to East London on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 45m	09:55	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	Cheapest
	Bus	19:10	Johannesburg	14h 35m	09:45	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:17 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg South to East London

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 665, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 35mAverage duration

758 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Jacobs Coaches

2.5/592 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1

Based on 92 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Jacobs Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at R 665

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg South to East London 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 South to East London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg South to East London start at R 665. The average price for this route is around R 878. 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 South to East London?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg South to East London is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 758 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 20m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg South to East London 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 South to East London?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg South to East London at 19:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg South to East London?
A bus trip from Johannesburg South to East London produces an estimated 19 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.

Best price found

13/12

R 854

14/12

R 681

Today

R 681

16/12

R 738

17/12

R 851

18/12

R 851

19/12

R 788

20/12

R 852

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg South to East London was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 681

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

You can expect to pay from R 681 to R 854 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg South to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 738, which is on 2025-12-16.