How much is the bus ticket from Empangeni to Johannesburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Empangeni to Johannesburg start from $28. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg?

The average bus travel time from Empangeni to Johannesburg is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 480 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Empangeni to Johannesburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Citiliner .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Empangeni to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus departs from Empangeni to Johannesburg at 10:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Empangeni to Johannesburg generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Empangeni to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2103 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Empangeni to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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

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

Bus Empangeni to Johannesburg from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	12h 25m	5:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Empangeni to Johannesburg on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	9h 20m	7:50pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	10h 40m	6:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:49 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Empangeni 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 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

480 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $76	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$45 - $79	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Empangeni and Johannesburg?

Stops in Empangeni

A
Art and Cultural History Museum
Museum and Tourist Office, 42 Turnbull Street
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Stops in Johannesburg

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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,766 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers generally appreciated the punctuality and comfort of the Intercape Mainliner, highlighting smooth journeys with professional drivers. Many found seats comfortable and enjoyed amenities like heater, plug points, and sliding chairs. However, some noted issues such as limited leg space or discomfort due to excessive heat from heaters during trips.

Intercape Mainliner Empangeni Johannesburg recent customer reviews

I was impressed at all and this is becoming a habit whenever Im riding intercape bus, they alwys have have mechanical issues on the way n we arrive late…..please do a proper service on your buses

Siphiwesihle M.

November 11, 2025

The seats were infested by blood sucking bugs, that came out at night and were stinging us the whole 12hour journey.

Siphesihle M.

October 13, 2025

I don't enjoy the fact that we had to go to Durban first, can't we go straight from Empangeni, via Melmoth to Johannesburg, we sit until we tired, it is a very long drive when via Durban 😴

Bonisiwe A.

September 22, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512,040 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Based on 12040 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Intercity Xpress Empangeni Johannesburg recent customer reviews

It took forever to get to JHB and they took the long route. If I had known I would have used another company

Malibongwe M.

January 12, 2026

I'm happy with the effectiveness service, excellent customer service from staff and reliable bus services

Moshadi T.

December 24, 2025

Everything was except that routes doesnt go to benoni but only johannesburg

Adel D.

January 21, 2026

Big Sky

3.5/53,430 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/52,117 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Empangeni 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Empangeni to Johannesburg start from $28. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg?
The average bus travel time from Empangeni to Johannesburg is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 480 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Empangeni to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Citiliner.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Empangeni to Johannesburg at 10:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Empangeni to Johannesburg generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2103 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Empangeni to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, 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

01-19

$41

01-20

$43

Today

$40

01-22

$34

01-23

$28

01-24

$28

01-25

$28

01-26

$28

The cheapest trip from Empangeni to Johannesburg was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $78 for a bus ticket from Empangeni to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2026-01-24.

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.