Bus from Alice, ZA to Johannesburg: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Alice to Johannesburg on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)Cheapest
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)Fastest
Intercape BudgetlinerBus
Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:03 PM SAST.

Get from Alice to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16h 10mAverage Duration
743 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alice, ZA to Johannesburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Alice to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Alice to Johannesburg start from $33. The average price for this route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. Which bus companies service the Alice to Johannesburg route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC.

  3. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Alice to Johannesburg?

    The earliest bus departs from Alice to Johannesburg at 5:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:05pm.

  4. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Alice to Johannesburg?

    A bus trip from Alice to Johannesburg generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  5. What is the best bus company from Alice to Johannesburg?

    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.

  6. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Alice to Johannesburg?

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

  7. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Alice to Johannesburg?

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

  8. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Alice to Johannesburg?

    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
11-28
$69
11-29
$47
Today
$64
12-01
$66
12-02
$53
12-03
$49
12-04
$49
12-05
$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alice, ZA to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $78 for a bus ticket from Alice, ZA to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-12-04.

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