Next bus departures

Next departures for Empangeni to Midrand on September 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Museum and Tourist Office	11h 15m	8:05pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	Cheapest
Bus Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Museum and Tourist Office	8h 45m	6:40pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	Fastest
Bus Toilet Power outlets	6:30pm	Museum and Tourist Office	11h 20m	5:50am	Big Bird Engen N1 South	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:36 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Empangeni to Midrand

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Midrand. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just ARS 34,008, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 15mAverage Duration

300 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 34,008 - ARS 77,550	Average Duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average PriceARS 46,964 - ARS 98,054	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Empangeni and Midrand

Stops in Empangeni

A
Art and Cultural History Museum
Museum and Tourist Office, 42 Turnbull Street
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Stops in Midrand

A
Engen Big Bird N1
N1 Bridge, New Rd, Midridge Park, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
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B
Midrand - Shell Ultra
Engine Big Bird N1 South, Midrand, 2093, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3.1/515,711 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.3

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting positive experiences. They appreciated the overall quality of customer service despite encountering heavy traffic on their travel day. The general sentiment reflects a pleasant journey and contentment with how situations were handled during less than ideal conditions on the road.

Intercity Xpress Empangeni Midrand recent customer reviews

Horrible experience, I arrived at the pickup location 20 minutes before the bus was meant to arrive and it didn't arrive at all! Secondly I had to call the company number letting them know their bus hasn't shown up an hour later and they told me that I was supposed to receive an sms letting me know that the pick up location has changed and they made it seem like it's my fault when I correctly wrote down my phone number then after that call the bus driver called me immediately telling me they are about to leave and I told them to wait for me I am 10 minutes away from them and they told me that they are leaving heading for the Melmoth route from Empangeni Museum and when I arrived there I realized that they really left me so I will never ever consider booking a bus ticket with Intercity Xpress ever again!

Cebo M.

June 19, 2026

The customer service was good overall, it just that we traveled on a bad day with all the traffic on the roads but all in all i was happy with the service.

Nomlindelo C.

January 13, 2026

We left at 9 from empangeni only to arrive at 11pm in midrand

Thabo D.

September 28, 2026

Intercape

3.5/550,302 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

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Intercape Mainliner Empangeni Midrand recent customer reviews

Everything was fine, The only issue was the delay in arrival—about 90 minutes late—mainly due to spending too much time at pick-up points.

Senamile M.

April 7, 2026

The bus breakdown for hours with no proper updates from intercape we had to wait for three hours in order for the bus to get fixed and our safety was compromised Clearly intercape does not do bus inspections before realising them for long distance trips furthermore aircons were not working ,we were dying of heat 🥲🥲

Nonkululeko B.

December 28, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/54,560 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.6

Citiliner

3.6/52,664 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

ZA bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Empangeni to Midrand 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 Empangeni to Midrand?
The cheapest bus tickets from Empangeni to Midrand start from ARS 34,008. The average price for this route is around ARS 42,792. 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 Empangeni to Midrand?
The average bus trip duration from Empangeni to Midrand is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 300 miles (483 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Empangeni to Midrand route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape, Big Sky, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Empangeni to Midrand?
The earliest bus departs from Empangeni to Midrand at 8:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Empangeni to Midrand?
A bus trip from Empangeni to Midrand generates an estimated 12.05995 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 Empangeni to Midrand?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2652 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Empangeni to Midrand?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Empangeni to Midrand?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Empangeni to Midrand?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

09/26

ARS 55,545

09/27

ARS 68,782

Today

ARS 55,248

09/29

ARS 33,743

09/30

ARS 45,683

10/01

ARS 45,480

10/02

ARS 42,776

10/03

ARS 42,776

The cheapest trip from Empangeni to Midrand was searched and found on Sep 29, 2026 with a price of ARS 33,743

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

You can expect to pay from ARS 33,743 to ARS 68,782 for a bus ticket from Empangeni to Midrand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 33,743 which is on 2026-09-29.