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

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg South start from $44. The average price for this route is around $48. 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 East London to Johannesburg South?

The average bus trip duration from East London to Johannesburg South is 14h 5m, covering a distance of 470 miles (758 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

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

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Johannesburg South?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Johannesburg South at 3:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.

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

A bus trip from East London to Johannesburg South generates an estimated 19 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 East London 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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London 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.

Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Johannesburg South?

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

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London 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.

Bus East London to Johannesburg South from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Johannesburg South on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 5m	5:20am	Johannesburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:10pm	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	14h 10m	5:20am	Johannesburg	No tags

Next departures for East London to Johannesburg South on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 5m	5:20am	Johannesburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:10pm	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	14h 10m	5:20am	Johannesburg	No tags

Next departures for East London to Johannesburg South on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 5m	5:20am	Johannesburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:10pm	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	14h 10m	5:20am	Johannesburg	No tags

Next departures for East London to Johannesburg South on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 5m	5:20am	Johannesburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:10pm	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	14h 10m	5:20am	Johannesburg	No tags

Next departures for East London to Johannesburg South on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 5m	5:20am	Johannesburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:10pm	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	14h 10m	5:20am	Johannesburg	No tags

Next departures for East London to Johannesburg South on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 5m	5:20am	Johannesburg	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:10pm	East London Windmill Park shopping mall	14h 10m	5:20am	Johannesburg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:26 PM SAST.

Get from East London to Johannesburg South

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 5mAverage Duration

470 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Jacobs Coaches

2/588 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

Intercity Xpress

3/511,046 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Johannesburg South 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 East London to Johannesburg South?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg South start from $44. The average price for this route is around $48. 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 East London to Johannesburg South?
The average bus trip duration from East London to Johannesburg South is 14h 5m, covering a distance of 470 miles (758 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 35m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the East London to Johannesburg South route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Jacobs Coaches, Intercity Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Johannesburg South?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Johannesburg South at 3:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Johannesburg South?
A bus trip from East London to Johannesburg South generates an estimated 19 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 East London 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London 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.
Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Johannesburg South?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with a punctuality rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London 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.

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$45

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$33

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$33

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$33

The cheapest trip from East London to Johannesburg South was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $45 for a bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg South based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-01.