Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Soweto on October 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Southgate Shopping Centre	50m	3:00pm	Chiawelo Train Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Baragwanath Taxi Rank	10m	4:15pm	Orlando	Fastest
	Bus	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	45m	10:00am	TotalEnergies Midway Service Centre, Chris Hani Road	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Southgate Shopping Centre	1h 45m	3:30pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags
	Bus Toilet Power outlets	4:15pm	Orlando - Orlando, Train Station	30m	4:45pm	Dobsonville - Dobsonville, Elias Motsoaledi St and Van Onselen St	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Johannesburg (Park Station) - Johannesburg, Park Station, 96 Rissik Street	35m	4:15pm	Orlando	No tags
Eagle Liner + Intercity Xpress	Bus Toilet Power outlets	8:45am	Mayfair (Eaglecity) - 110 Clifton St, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2108	7h 50m	4:35pm	Meadowlands - Meadowlands , Cnr Nkuna Street and Ndlovu St	No tags
	Bus	9:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	45m	10:00am	TotalEnergies Midway Service Centre, Chris Hani Road	No tags

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Get from Johannesburg to Soweto

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

8 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercity Xpress

3.1/516,019 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.3

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.

City to City

2.5/583 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.7

Enos Luxury Coaches

2.8/519 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.0

Wifi2.5

Big Sky

3.5/54,652 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.6

Teksi Ride

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Soweto 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 Johannesburg to Soweto?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Soweto start from $15. The average price for this route is around $22. 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 Johannesburg to Soweto?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Soweto is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 8 miles (12 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5m and is operated by City to City.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Soweto route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, City to City, Enos Luxury Coaches, Big Sky, Teksi Ride.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Soweto?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Soweto at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 4:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Soweto?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Soweto generates an estimated 0.2931 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 Johannesburg to Soweto?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 4581 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Soweto?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Enos Luxury Coaches has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Soweto?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Johannesburg to Soweto?
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

10/14

No data

10/15

$15

Today

$12

10/17

No data

10/18

$13

10/19

$13

10/20

$13

10/21

$13

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Soweto was searched and found on Oct 16, 2026 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $25 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Soweto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2026-10-20.

Usually Big Sky 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.