How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Soweto?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Soweto start from $4. The average price for this route is around $4. 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 45m, covering a distance of 10 miles (16 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Teksi Ride .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Soweto route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Teksi Ride , Enos Luxury Coaches .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Soweto?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Soweto at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Soweto?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Soweto generates an estimated 0 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 Enos Luxury Coaches , with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 9 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 0.0.

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 Enos Luxury Coaches , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 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 Enos Luxury Coaches , with a cleanliness rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Soweto from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Soweto on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	45m	4:15am	Maponya Mall Soweto	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	45m	4:45am	Maponya Mall Soweto	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Southgate Shopping Centre	1h 45m	3:30pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	45m	5:15am	Maponya Mall Soweto	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Southgate Shopping Centre	50m	3:00pm	Chiawelo Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:40 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Soweto

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

45mAverage Duration

10 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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Teksi Ride

Enos Luxury Coaches

3.5/59 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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 $4. The average price for this route is around $4. 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 45m, covering a distance of 10 miles (16 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Teksi Ride.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Soweto route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Teksi Ride, Enos Luxury Coaches.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Soweto?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Soweto at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Soweto?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Soweto generates an estimated 0 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 Enos Luxury Coaches, with an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 9 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 0.0.
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 Enos Luxury Coaches, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 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 Enos Luxury Coaches, 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.

Best price found

01/28

$4

01/29

$4

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01/31

$4

02/01

$12

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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Soweto was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $4

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 $4 to $21 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 $4 which is on 2026-01-31.