How much is the bus ticket from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kroonstad to Johannesburg start from $25. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

The average bus travel time from Kroonstad to Johannesburg is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15m and is operated by Atlantic .

Which bus companies service the Kroonstad to Johannesburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Flexi City Connect , Atlantic , Citiliner , ilulaBus , Ramalo , MN QWABE TRANSPORT , Citilink .

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

The earliest bus departs from Kroonstad to Johannesburg at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg generates an estimated 4 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kroonstad to Johannesburg from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	4:15am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Kroonstad	1h	5:20am	Johannesburg	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	8:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	4:15am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Kroonstad	1h	5:20am	Johannesburg	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	8:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	4:15am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Kroonstad	1h	5:20am	Johannesburg	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	8:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	4:15am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h	5:20am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	8:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Next departures for Kroonstad to Johannesburg on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Kroonstad - Shell Ultra City, N1, Kroonstad	2h 50m	4:15am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Kroonstad	1h	5:20am	Johannesburg	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	3h 20m	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 25m	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	2h 40m	8:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kroonstad to Johannesburg

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

193 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $289	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$30 - $35	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kroonstad and Johannesburg?

Stops in Kroonstad

A
Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp
R34, Kroonstad Rural, Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad, 9500, South Africa
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B
Engen Kroonvaal 1 Stop North
N1, Engen Garage, South Africa

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
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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,649 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful staff, clean buses, and comfortable seating. Many appreciate the consistent quality of service provided by this company. However, some users noted issues with timing at bus stops that led to delays during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Hygiene, sit is comfortable everything is OK. But pls be sure about timing when we are booking I was connecting the bus .n I miss the bus they charge me.

Mbali M.

April 22, 2024

I boarded the bus in Kronstadt traveling to Johannesburg. The personnel on board were friendly and the bus was clean. Thankyou intercape for the your good service. The trip was comfortable. Keep up the good work.

Lumembele Bonnie K.

February 16, 2022

Great service, friendly helpful staff. Many thanks indeed.

Palesa M.

December 3, 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,580 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the poor service provided by the company. They mention that they didn't receive proper communication from the company or drivers regarding delays and late arrivals. Some even had to pay for another bus due to not getting transport. It is suggested that better communication should be established between the head office and customers in order to address these issues effectively.

Eagle Liner Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Didn't enjoy anything the bus was an hour and a half late then the bus driver still has an attitude saying immaking the bus late by getting my things out of the car

Lwandle M.

July 10, 2025

I will never use it again as it was delayed more than 2 hours and no sms or email was sent regarding delay

Keabetswe S.

February 20, 2023

The bus never came. I wasn't even informed about it.

Palesa M.

February 6, 2025

APM WC

2/52,853 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,235 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9235 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. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Greyhound Kroonstad Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The service and time management

Thandeka Phuzile M.

March 2, 2025

The bus was 3 hours late and it was too hot in the bus, was very unpleasant.

King N.

May 3, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,200 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,371 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Flexi City Connect

2.5/585 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi1.1

Atlantic

1/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Citiliner

3.5/52,003 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.6

ilulaBus

2/5821 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

Ramalo

2.5/514 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

MN QWABE TRANSPORT

4.5/513 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.4

Citilink

1.5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kroonstad to Johannesburg start from $25. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
The average bus travel time from Kroonstad to Johannesburg is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15m and is operated by Atlantic.
Which bus companies service the Kroonstad to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Flexi City Connect, Atlantic, Citiliner, ilulaBus, Ramalo, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Citilink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Kroonstad to Johannesburg at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg generates an estimated 4 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

12-17

$31

12-18

$26

Today

$24

12-20

$25

12-21

$25

12-22

$25

12-23

$25

12-24

$25

The cheapest trip from Kroonstad to Johannesburg was searched and found on Dec 19, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $156 for a bus ticket from Kroonstad to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-22.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.