What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Malelane?

The distance between Johannesburg and Malelane is approximately 356 km (221 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Malelane?

Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St) in Malelane.

Bus Johannesburg to Malelane from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	5h 15m	1:15am	Malelane Taxi Rank	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	5h 10m	2:10am	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	5h 10m	2:10am	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	5h 15m	1:15am	Malelane Taxi Rank	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	5h 10m	2:10am	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	5h 10m	2:10am	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	5h 15m	1:15am	Malelane Taxi Rank	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 10m	3:10am	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	5h 10m	2:10am	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	9h 15m	8:15pm	Malelane Taxi Rank	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	4h	4:00pm	MALELANE	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	5h 15m	1:15am	Malelane Taxi Rank	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Malelane on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	The Troyeville Hotel	5h 10m	3:10am	MALELANE	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 50m	8:20pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	21 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg	5h 15m	1:15am	Malelane Taxi Rank	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	6h 25m	1:55pm	Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Malelane

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Malelane. The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6hAverage Duration

354 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $138	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$36 - $49	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Malelane?

Stops in Johannesburg

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

Stops in Malelane

A
Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St)
Engen Garage, Cnr Air and Kieperson Street, Malelane, South AFrica
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,007 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of buses and punctuality. Many appreciated the friendly staff and safe journeys. However, some mentioned issues such as crowded conditions or minor delays in departure times. Overall, travelers found their trips enjoyable with reliable service that they would use again.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Malelane recent customer reviews

The Trip was amazing, there were no delays and we arrived on time. I will definitely try it again and again and again...Thank you

Ben M.

June 29, 2025

The overall trip was nice, clean bus but there was a problem with the toilet and the bus left 30 min late

Noxolo M.

October 23, 2024

I loved how effecting intercape is, very safe and comfortable. Very reliable and on time.

Verné P.

July 21, 2023

Luciano Luxury Coaches

2.5/571 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.8

Based on 71 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Luciano Luxury Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $19

LUCIANO LUXURY COACHES Johannesburg Malelane recent customer reviews

I did not get a bus, I was advice it's because of the ongoing strike in Mozambique, wo am not refunded

Nkosinathi Daniel K.

November 8, 2024

I said when I booked a ticket I'm going to malelane but the driver didn't stop at malelane he's stopped at the middle of nowhere after he passed malelane he then me at komatipoort

Moosa N.

July 28, 2024

Please upgrade everything from staff to cleanliness.

Neo M.

June 15, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53,043 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Users have shared mixed experiences with the service. While some appreciated that the bus arrived exactly as specified on their ticket, others mentioned discomfort due to unpleasant smells during the journey. Despite these differing opinions, punctuality seems to be a positive aspect highlighted by passengers.

Big Sky Johannesburg Malelane recent customer reviews

Am very sensitive to smells, I was feeling nauseous the whole trip to a point that when they stopped in middleburg I vomited

Nomagugu N.

February 8, 2025

Did enjoy

Nigro B.

September 30, 2025

Twas nice and arrived exactly as specified on the ticket

Thabang M.

August 24, 2025

Etrago

2/547 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi0

Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Etrago ticket prices on this trip start at $27

Etrago Johannesburg Malelane recent customer reviews

I booked a ticket for 8pm and when I got to the bus station they told me there is no bus departing at 8, now I'm stuck with a ticket that was not used

Ndzalama C.

August 24, 2025

I had a bad. The bus left two and a half hour later than the scheduled time .Instead of leaving at 13:00 we departed at 15:30.

Fanisiwe M.

July 1, 2025

The bus took off 1 hour 30 minutes late it was suppose to leave at 5pm but ended up leaving at 6:30 pm

Sbongile C.

July 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Malelane by bus

What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Malelane?
The distance between Johannesburg and Malelane is approximately 356 km (221 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Malelane?
Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Engen Garage (C/o Air & Kieperson St) in Malelane.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$15

11-24

$34

Today

$34

11-26

$34

11-27

$34

11-28

$31

11-29

$34

11-30

$24

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Malelane was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $86 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Malelane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-30.

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.