How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Upington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Upington start from $20. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Upington?

The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Upington is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 445 miles (717 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Upington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Intercape .

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

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Upington at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Upington generates an estimated 18 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 Upington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Upington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Upington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Upington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Upington from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Upington on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 40m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 50m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Upington on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 40m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 50m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Upington on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 40m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 50m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Upington on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 40m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 50m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Upington on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 40m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Upington on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	10h 40m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

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Get from Johannesburg to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

445 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Upington?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Visit page
C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,110 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Passengers have praised the bus service for its professional and friendly staff, comfortable seating, and overall reliability. However, some concerns were raised about toilet hygiene and organization regarding luggage tags. Additionally, there were mentions of limited space between seats leading to discomfort during travel at night with minimal air conditioning.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Upington recent customer reviews

The toilet was very unhygienic and smelled horrible and there were too many stops considering that it was midnight, there was not enough space between the seats which made me very uncomfortable and barely managed to sleep. The air conditioning was minimal, it was toooo hot

Ntando N.

December 2, 2025

I did enjoy professional service but only the time wasn't what initially mentioned

Sakabunda H.

October 30, 2025

Intercity crew have good public relations and the bus is up to standard with comfortable seats. Try to improve on the toilet side probably by providing sprays to keep the smell low

Njabulo M.

July 20, 2025

Intercape

3.5/544,257 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with Intercape, highlighting the comfort of the buses and punctuality. Many appreciated smooth journeys, clean vehicles, and excellent communication from drivers. However, some noted issues such as non-functional charging ports and TVs. Despite these minor concerns, travelers generally found their trips enjoyable and would consider using Intercape again.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Upington recent customer reviews

The price from Johannesburg to Upington was double to what it was 2 months ago. R630 from Upington to Johannesburg 07/11/24. R1330 for a one way is just ripping off

Fungai M.

January 5, 2025

Intercape personal very disciplined and on time. Only concern is that TV's not working , phone charging points not working but the journey was excellent.

Fra K.

July 30, 2024

What i enjoyed is that it was warm and nice what i didnt enjoy is that it arrived late and i had to go toe work at that time and it's we had to go put of the bus at the first roboots of Upington becouse the bus stack there

Tshepisho D.

July 2, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Upington 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 Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Upington start from $20. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Upington?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Upington is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 445 miles (717 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Upington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Intercape.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Upington at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Upington?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Upington generates an estimated 18 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 Upington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Upington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Upington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Upington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12/01

$29

12/02

$29

Today

$29

12/04

$27

12/05

$27

12/06

$27

12/07

$36

12/08

$35

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Upington was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $68 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually Intercape 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.