How far is Johannesburg from Olifantshoek?

The distance covered from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek is 561 km (348 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Olifantshoek, in Olifantshoek.

Bus Johannesburg to Olifantshoek from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Olifantshoek on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 50m	3:35am	OLIFANTSHOEK - ENGEN GARAGE, 23 VAN RIEBEECK STREET, OLIFANTSHOEK	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	3:50am	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Olifantshoek on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 50m	3:35am	OLIFANTSHOEK - ENGEN GARAGE, 23 VAN RIEBEECK STREET, OLIFANTSHOEK	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	3:50am	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Olifantshoek on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 50m	3:35am	OLIFANTSHOEK - ENGEN GARAGE, 23 VAN RIEBEECK STREET, OLIFANTSHOEK	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	3:50am	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	3:50am	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Olifantshoek on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 50m	3:35am	OLIFANTSHOEK - ENGEN GARAGE, 23 VAN RIEBEECK STREET, OLIFANTSHOEK	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	3:50am	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 50m	5:05pm	Engen Garage, Van Riebeeck Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:12 AM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

560 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Olifantshoek?

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
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
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 Olifantshoek

A
Olifantshoek
Engen Service Station, 23 Van Riebeeck St, Olifantshoek

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,055 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44055 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Intercape Johannesburg Olifantshoek recent customer reviews

Kak*** we were supposed to wait for 4 hours so that the bus can be fixed without any recovery bus arriving, worse off all, they brought a mechanic who had no idea how to fix the bus 😠😠

Sifiso N.

March 14, 2020

Everything was just perfect, the drivers were very accommodating

Moleboheng Grace M.

September 4, 2025

Enough space in the bus

Peter C.

October 3, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/511,033 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Olifantshoek?
The distance covered from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek is 561 km (348 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Olifantshoek, in Olifantshoek.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$33

11-26

$37

Today

$43

11-28

$44

11-29

$56

11-30

$37

12-01

$48

12-02

No data

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $84 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Olifantshoek based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 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.