How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Alice?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Alice start from $40. 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.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Alice?

The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Alice is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 743 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 25m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Alice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Jacobs Coaches , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress .

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

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Alice at 6:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.

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

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Alice generates an estimated 19 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 Johannesburg to Alice?

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 45626 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

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

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.

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

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 Alice from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Alice on January 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10pm	Johannesburg	12h 25m	7:35am	Alice - 796 McNab Dr	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Alice on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Alice on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Alice on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Alice on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 15m	9:15am	Engen - 792 Mavuso Motors, McNab Dr.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2026-01-14 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Alice

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 15mAverage Duration

743 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,759 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Jacobs Coaches

2/5101 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

APM WC

2/53,111 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Based on 3111 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $37

APMWC Johannesburg Alice recent customer reviews

It was fyn what i enjoy is that they were able to listen to our complain and what i didnot like is that they are delaying

Ayabonga N.

August 11, 2025

So much delay ,seemed to be disorganized..we waited for 2hrs before we could leave and make unneeded stops ..got to destination 3hrs later than expected

Diane N.

August 5, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,156 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/512,030 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Alice, ZA 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 Alice?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Alice start from $40. 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.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Alice?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Alice is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 743 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 25m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Alice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Jacobs Coaches, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Alice?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Alice at 6:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Alice?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Alice generates an estimated 19 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 Johannesburg to Alice?
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 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Alice?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Alice?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Alice?
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

01-19

$39

01-20

$67

Today

$67

01-22

$36

01-23

$39

01-24

$67

01-25

$36

01-26

$36

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Alice, ZA was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $67 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Alice, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-01-26.