How much is the bus ticket from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kroonstad to Johannesburg start at R 311. The average price for this route is around R 512. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

The average bus journey time from Kroonstad to Johannesburg is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 178 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Kroonstad to Johannesburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Flexi City Connect , Citiliner , Atlantic , Ramalo , MN QWABE TRANSPORT , Citilink , ilulaBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Kroonstad to Johannesburg at 01:25. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

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

A bus trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg produces an estimated 4 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kroonstad to Johannesburg from R 293 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:25	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	04:15	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 10m	07:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 10m	07:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	09:55	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 50m	12:45	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:25	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	04:15	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 10m	07:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:25	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	04:15	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 5m	05:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures from Kroonstad to Johannesburg on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:25	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	04:15	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	05:20	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	05:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	05:50	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:18 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kroonstad to Johannesburg

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 359, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

5h 15mAverage duration

193 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 311 - R 3 520	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 359 - R 425	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kroonstad and Johannesburg?

Stops in Kroonstad

A
Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp
R34, Kroonstad Rural, Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad, 9500, South Africa
Visit page
B
Engen Kroonvaal 1 Stop North
N1, Engen Garage, South Africa

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Visit page
C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 509 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful staff, clean buses, and comfortable seating. Many appreciate the consistent quality of service provided by this company. However, some users noted issues with timing at bus stops that led to delays during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Hygiene, sit is comfortable everything is OK. But pls be sure about timing when we are booking I was connecting the bus .n I miss the bus they charge me.

Mbali M.

22 April 2024

I boarded the bus in Kronstadt traveling to Johannesburg. The personnel on board were friendly and the bus was clean. Thankyou intercape for the your good service. The trip was comfortable. Keep up the good work.

Lumembele Bonnie K.

16 February 2022

Great service, friendly helpful staff. Many thanks indeed.

Palesa M.

3 December 2025

APM WC

2/52 829 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510 527 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the poor service provided by the company. They mention that they didn't receive proper communication from the company or drivers regarding delays and late arrivals. Some even had to pay for another bus due to not getting transport. It is suggested that better communication should be established between the head office and customers in order to address these issues effectively.

Eagle Liner Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Didn't enjoy anything the bus was an hour and a half late then the bus driver still has an attitude saying immaking the bus late by getting my things out of the car

Lwandle M.

10 July 2025

I will never use it again as it was delayed more than 2 hours and no sms or email was sent regarding delay

Keabetswe S.

20 February 2023

The bus never came. I wasn't even informed about it.

Palesa M.

6 February 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 226 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Based on 9226 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at R 311

Greyhound Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The service and time management

Thandeka Phuzile M.

2 March 2025

The bus was 3 hours late and it was too hot in the bus, was very unpleasant.

King N.

3 May 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53 171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511 287 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Flexi City Connect

2.5/568 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi0.9

Citiliner

3.5/51 992 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.6

Atlantic

1/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

Ramalo

2.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

MN QWABE TRANSPORT

4/57 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.5

Citilink

1.5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness2

WiFi0

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kroonstad to Johannesburg 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kroonstad to Johannesburg start at R 311. The average price for this route is around R 512. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
The average bus journey time from Kroonstad to Johannesburg is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 178 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Kroonstad to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Citiliner, Atlantic, Ramalo, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Citilink, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Kroonstad to Johannesburg at 01:25. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg produces an estimated 4 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 296

14/12

R 295

Today

R 295

16/12

R 294

17/12

R 294

18/12

R 295

19/12

R 295

20/12

R 295

The cheapest trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 294

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

You can expect to pay from R 294 to R 1 891 for a bus ticket from Kroonstad to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 294, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa 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.