Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to East London

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

    Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:48 AM SAST.

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    We recommend taking the bus

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach East London. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    15bus per day
    13h 50mAverage Duration
    758 kmDistance
    19kgCO₂ emissions
    Average Price$27 - $126Average Duration13h 50m
    19kg CO₂e
    Shuttle
    Average Price$54 - $106Average Duration13h 45m
    23kg CO₂e

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

    1. How far is Johannesburg from East London?

      Johannesburg and East London are 759 km (471 miles) apart.

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

      Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) in East London.

    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
    $32
    11-17
    $32
    Today
    $31
    11-19
    $32
    11-20
    $34
    11-21
    $35
    11-22
    $35
    11-23
    $33
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to East London was searched and found on Nov 18, 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 Johannesburg to East London, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $31 to $68 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to East London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-19.

    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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