Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg South: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pretoria to Johannesburg South on 11 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercity XpressBus
Bosman Coach Station Terminus
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:58 PM SAST.

Get from Pretoria to Johannesburg South

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 308, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1h 35mAverage duration
61 kmDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Johannesburg South by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Johannesburg South start at R 308. The average price for this route is around R 462. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    The average bus journey time from Pretoria to Johannesburg South is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 61 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 45m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.

  3. Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Johannesburg South route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches, Sable Class Transport.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Johannesburg South at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 18:00.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    A bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 11029 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercity Xpress has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.1.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with a punctuality rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercity Xpress, with a cleanliness rating of 3.8 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
05/12
R 452
06/12
R 347
Today
R 365
08/12
R 425
09/12
R 538
10/12
R 544
11/12
R 430
12/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South was searched and found on 06 Dec 2025 with a price of R 347

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

You can expect to pay from R 347 to R 544 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg South based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 425, which is on 2025-12-08.

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