Bus Tickets from East London to Johannesburg

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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on November 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney
    Johannesburg (Park Station)Cheapest
    GreyhoundBus
    East London Windmill Park
    Park Station, 96 Rissik St.Fastest
    Intercape BudgetlinerBus
      Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
      Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)No tags
      GreyhoundBus
      East London Windmill Park
      Park Station, 96 Rissik St.No tags
      Intercity XpressBus
      Railway Station
      Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags

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      Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Johannesburg

      We recommend taking the bus

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      15bus per day
      14h 15mAverage Duration
      758 kmDistance
      19kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$28 - $116Average Duration14h 15m
      19kg CO₂e
      Shuttle
      Average Price$55 - $237Average Duration13h 45m
      23kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Johannesburg by bus

      1. What is the distance between East London and Johannesburg?

        The distance between East London and Johannesburg is around 759 km (471 miles).

      2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Johannesburg?

        Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

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

      Best price found
      11-16
      $42
      11-17
      $39
      Today
      $31
      11-19
      $31
      11-20
      $31
      11-21
      $31
      11-22
      $31
      11-23
      $31
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $31

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

      You can expect to pay from $31 to $61 for a bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-23.

      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.

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