What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch?

Johannesburg and Stellenbosch are 765 miles (1233 km) apart.

Bus Johannesburg to Stellenbosch from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Q: What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch?

The majority of buses traveling from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch start their journey at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and wind up at Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Stellenbosch on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	18h 15m	7:15am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Stellenbosch on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	18h 15m	7:15am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Stellenbosch on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	18h 15m	7:15am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Stellenbosch on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	18h 15m	7:15am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Stellenbosch on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	18h 15m	7:15am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Stellenbosch on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	18h 15m	7:15am	STELLENBOSCH - MERRIMAN LAAN BUS STOP	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:57 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Stellenbosch. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

764 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $92	Average Duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$46 - $119	Average Duration19h 20m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

APM WC

2/52,718 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,010 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Customers have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the comfort and enjoyment of their trips. Many appreciated the overall experience and expressed a desire to bring family members on future journeys. However, some noted minor issues with other passengers reclining seats too far back.

Big Sky Express Johannesburg Stellenbosch recent customer reviews

Juss fine , I booked a big sky the next thing we given an inter cape bus but overall everything was just fine the bus was there on time and excetprtra

Keotshepile M.

January 19, 2025

Very comfortable and everlasting experience next time I'm taking my whole family with me. However, some passengers were stubborn and wanted to recline on top of others.

Mxolisi G.

December 14, 2023

No complaints,I enjoyed my trip

Thabisile N.

June 14, 2024

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

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Stops in Stellenbosch

A - Stellenbosch - Merriman Laan Busstop under footbridge (taxi dropoff)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch by bus

What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$26

11/19

$27

Today

$27

11/21

$27

11/22

$27

11/23

$27

11/24

$27

11/25

$34

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $34 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Stellenbosch based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-22.