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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
10:15PM
6h45m
5:00AM
Bloemfontein - Willows Tourist Centre - 60 Park Rd
Cheapest
Johannesburg - JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Cheapest
Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
3:00AM
5h45m
8:45AM
Bloemfontein - Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
2nd Cheapest
Johannesburg - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: Delta CoachesDelta Coaches
11:55PM
4h50m
4:45AM
Bloemfontein - Willows Tourist Centre - 60 Park Rd
Fastest
Johannesburg - JHB A 41, Park Station, Rissik St.
Fastest
Operated by: Intercape SleeplinerIntercape Sleepliner
3:05AM
6h25m
9:30AM
Bloemfontein - Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Johannesburg - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Operated by: Intercape SleeplinerIntercape Sleepliner
3:50AM
6h
9:50AM
Bloemfontein - Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Johannesburg - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Bus Bloemfontein to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Bus Bloemfontein to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses46
Earliest bus departure12:00 AM
Distance231 miles (372 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures46
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:00AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$16
Average Ticket Price$21
Minimum Trip Duration2h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h50m
Distance231 miles (372 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteIntercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, VILAMORA, Big Sky
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bloemfontein - Johannesburg

The bus is the best choice to get to Johannesburg without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg takes around 5h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 231 miles (372 km) that separate the two cities.

About 231 miles (372 km) separate Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.

You can choose from 46 travel times and travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg may vary. Simplify your trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:00 AM and ending at 11:55 PM.

If you're headed to Johannesburg from Bloemfontein, chances are that your bus will leave from Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South and arrive at Johannesburg Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. $15 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Johannesburg from Bloemfontein.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg is $21. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $15 and $86, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg! The round-trip travel time is around 5h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Johannesburg before returning to Bloemfontein in the evening.

Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Apartheid Museum, Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary, Gold Reef City, Joziburg Lane and Sci-Bono Discovery Centre.

Yes, Busbud introduced Stitch as a financial partner, offering Instant EFT as a new payment method. With Instant EFT, you can pay by transferring money directly from your South African bank account. When you're ready to purchase your bus tickets, simply go to checkout and select "Instant EFT" as the payment method and follow the on-screen instructions. And that's it! It's all very safe, quick and easy, clearing the transaction immediately.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/17
$18
03/18
$17
Today
$16
03/20
$19
03/21
$20
03/22
$20
03/23
$20
03/24
$20
The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg was searched and found on Mar 19, 2024 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $64 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually greyhound_za_premium, apmwc 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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