What is the travel distance from Germiston to Matatiele?

Germiston and Matatiele are 289 miles (465 km) apart.

Bus Germiston to Matatiele from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Germiston to Matatiele on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 20m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Cheapest
6:45pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 5m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Fastest
7:00pm	GERMISTON	12h 10m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags

Next departures for Germiston to Matatiele on November 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:30pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 20m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Cheapest
		6:45pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 5m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Fastest

Next departures for Germiston to Matatiele on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 20m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Cheapest
6:45pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 5m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Fastest
7:00pm	GERMISTON	12h 10m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags

Next departures for Germiston to Matatiele on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 20m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Cheapest
6:45pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 5m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Fastest
7:00pm	GERMISTON	12h 10m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags

Next departures for Germiston to Matatiele on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 20m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Cheapest
6:45pm	Germiston - Station, Railway St, Driefontein 87-Ir, Germiston	11h 5m	5:50am	Heinz Motors, 83 High St.	Fastest
7:00pm	GERMISTON	12h 10m	7:10am	MATATIELE	No tags

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Get from Germiston to Matatiele

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 20mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

2.5/510,167 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users have expressed appreciation for the convenience of having charging points available during their journey. However, there was a mention that the timing could be more accurate to enhance the overall experience.

Eagle Liner Germiston Matatiele recent customer reviews

I did enjoy but please put plugs inside so that we wil be able too charge phones

Motselisi Martha M.

October 28, 2024

This bus is always more than an hour late and this is very inconveniencing and unacceptable.

Makhabo L.

July 18, 2023

The administration is very poor. If I ordered my ticket online I should be able to appear on the register when I climb the bus

Xolile D.

November 21, 2021

Intercity Xpress

3/510,817 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

According to customer reviews, the Intercity Bus service has received negative feedback regarding poor service and communication. Customers express dissatisfaction with their experiences, including long wait times and lack of updates about bus schedules. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews, indicating a need for improvement in these areas.

Intercity Xpress Germiston Matatiele recent customer reviews

Seats weren't adjustable and bus was very late i was supposed to arrive at 5AM but i arrived at half past 8 Am

Milani C.

August 7, 2025

I booked intercity Xpress but it didn't pitch I had to use eagle liner but I paid for intercity.

Mmatsie M.

September 30, 2024

Everything was okay, the drivers were nice but the toilet is the issue, I wish to travel with one without the toilet

Reitumetsi T.

September 27, 2024

Big Tree

2.5/5115 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

Based on 115 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the wifi. Big Tree ticket prices on this trip start at $26

BIGTREE Germiston Matatiele recent customer reviews

Very bad, poor poor poor, the bus breaks twice in the road, we stil in Xopo as I type.

Nikiwe P.

March 23, 2024

We had to wait for an hour to make exchange yho

Phokoletjo M.

August 3, 2024

Nice customer service. Clean and warm

Thabang M.

July 9, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Germiston to Matatiele by bus

What is the travel distance from Germiston to Matatiele?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/04

$23

11/05

$21

Today

$23

11/07

$22

11/08

$22

11/09

$23

11/10

$23

11/11

$30

The cheapest trip from Germiston to Matatiele was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $32 for a bus ticket from Germiston to Matatiele based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Intercity Xpress, Big Tree 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.

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