How much is the bus ticket from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Beaufort West to Johannesburg start from $22. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?

The average bus trip duration from Beaufort West to Johannesburg is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 536 miles (865 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Atlantic .

Which bus companies service the Beaufort West to Johannesburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Intercity Xpress , Atlantic , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Hope Diamond Transport , ilulaBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Beaufort West to Johannesburg at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Beaufort West to Johannesburg generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?

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 45626 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Beaufort West to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Beaufort West to Johannesburg from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Beaufort West to Johannesburg on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	13h 10m	8:55am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Beaufort West - Total Garage	10h 55m	8:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 50m	6:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 25m	6:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 45m	7:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags

Next departures for Beaufort West to Johannesburg on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	13h 10m	8:55am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	10h 55m	11:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 30m	1:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 40m	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 45m	7:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags

Next departures for Beaufort West to Johannesburg on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	13h 10m	8:55am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	10h 55m	11:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 30m	1:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 40m	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 45m	7:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags

Next departures for Beaufort West to Johannesburg on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	13h 10m	8:55am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	10h 55m	11:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 30m	1:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 50m	12:45pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 40m	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Beaufort West to Johannesburg on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Beaufort West - Total Garage	10h 55m	8:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	10h 55m	11:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 30m	1:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 50m	12:45pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 40m	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Beaufort West to Johannesburg on January 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Beaufort West - Total Garage	10h 55m	8:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	10h 55m	11:10am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)	12h 30m	1:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 40m	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Beaufort West (Engen Swartberg 1 Stop, Rice Street)	12h 45m	7:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags

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Get from Beaufort West to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

12h 40mAverage Duration

536 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Beaufort West and Johannesburg?

Stops in Beaufort West

A
Beaufort West - Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop)
Engen Garage, Donkin Street (Swartberg N1 Stop), Beaufort West, 6970, South Africa
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Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
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D
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,725 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers appreciate the comfort provided by the buses, although some mention that the heater was too strong. However, there are concerns about significant delays of up to 3 hours, which inconvenienced passengers.

Intercape Sleepliner Beaufort West Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Heater was too much, but it was comfortable though. Bus was 3hrs late and that was inconveniencing

Sindi Pearl M.

September 26, 2023

It would be nice if the busses still had hostesses to make sure everything and everyone is cared for

Thabiso M.

May 6, 2022

The bus was 1,5 hours delayed, and the stuff was unfriendly and are while driving

Luisa V.

October 12, 2018

APM WC

2/53,102 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9413 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Greyhound Beaufort West Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The driver is very wicked person

Ntandoyenkosi D.

June 21, 2025

Great 😃

Sango T.

January 14, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/512,013 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Beaufort West Johannesburg recent customer reviews

I enjoyed traveling with the bus I was traveling with my one month I was alone at the seat and drivers were friendly

Ncumisa T.

January 29, 2025

It was perfect

Nyeleti C.

December 22, 2025

Atlantic

1/511 reviews

Staff1

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3

Wifi0

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,145 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting that buses arrived on time and provided a pleasant overall experience. The positive feedback reflects an appreciation for punctuality and quality of service offered by the company.

Eagle Liner Beaufort West Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The bus stuck at Richmond for 3 hours and some minutes and I was supposed to attend interview and I was late n disqualified me

Cindy Nakisani M.

September 10, 2025

The bus arrived late and even later to my destination as a result I was late for my appointment 🙃

Wa Rafiki T.

June 30, 2025

The bus arrived 1 hour and 40 minutes late in Beaufort West and that caused that the passengers were late for their bus to Malawi. The tickets are already paid and this is a huge problem for them.

Jos D.

November 30, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,416 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Hope Diamond Transport

3/5216 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.2

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Beaufort West to Johannesburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Beaufort West to Johannesburg start from $22. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
The average bus trip duration from Beaufort West to Johannesburg is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 536 miles (865 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Atlantic.
Which bus companies service the Beaufort West to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, Atlantic, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Hope Diamond Transport, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Beaufort West to Johannesburg at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Beaufort West to Johannesburg generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
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 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Beaufort West to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

01/17

$22

01/18

$24

Today

$22

01/20

$22

01/21

$22

01/22

$22

01/23

$23

01/24

$24

The cheapest trip from Beaufort West to Johannesburg was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $60 for a bus ticket from Beaufort West to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2026-01-21.

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.