Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses, timely arrivals, and courteous drivers. However, some reviews mention challenges such as late departures and issues with seating arrangements due to extra passengers. Despite these concerns, many travelers appreciated the overall safe journey provided by attentive staff.
Big Tree Coaches Matatiele Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I personally did not enjoy anything. First thing the bus arrived very late from Matatiele and got stucked at Kokstad for almost 5hours that delayed my whole plans as my arrival time was delayed and of course other passengers plans were also disrupted.
1 out of 5 stars
Annastacia M.
Hi there
The pick up point was an issue from Matatiele. When reached Kokstad, we waited in a taxi. The Big tree operators ended up placing us inside a taxi because apparently their bus died.
What the point of wanting to travel with a bus then end up traveling with a taxi???
The services are bad!
I will no longer use your services in the future.
Thanks but no thanks
1 out of 5 stars
Palesa M.
They are arrived on time but my ticket was changed to a different date, I think they should remove date slots if Saturdays don't work than to proceed with payments only to call later for reschedule kinda inconvenience. Offish to stop in random awkward refreshing spot. Other than that my experience was good.
Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and professional drivers who ensure a safe journey. The buses are generally comfortable, punctual, and well-maintained. However, there were some concerns about seat comfort for larger passengers and issues with toilet cleanliness on certain routes. Overall satisfaction remains high due to timely arrivals and clear communication from staff.
Love everything, bus arrived on time at the pickup station and arrived on time at my destination. Clear communication from the drivers. Loved everything about the trip
5 out of 5 stars
Phumeza S.
Keeping time, nice driving,kind drivers ,affordable money, toilet inside I was felling comfortable about all thanks
5 out of 5 stars
Tholakele Faith S.
The bus was comfortable. The drivers were respectful of the passengers and drive at the comfortable speed
Eagle Liner receives praise for its punctuality, comfortable and warm buses, and friendly, approachable staff who provide clear instructions to travelers. Many users appreciate the timely departures and the overall good service. However, some passengers noted issues such as overly warm temperatures inside the bus and windows that did not close properly.
It was horrible. The bus driver left us in a very scary and unsafe place in Joburg, tell us that he’s not getting inside the park station. What’s worse is that the was someone who behaved as if he’s assisting us to the park station and In areas where we can request (which the bus drive used to take us out of the bus) all of a sudden we had to pay a huge money for being assisted (R200). The experience was bad. Bus number( 1183) — the one that took us from matatiele at 5:00pm yesterday .
1 out of 5 stars
Busisa K.
The stuff was okay and friendly. The bus itself was the problem, seats were very small, they are not comfortable, me and my wife had to be squashed in the 2 seater. We could relax our backs , the passage was very tinny. Like this bus doesn’t cater to a standard body size. We are very disappointed and dissatisfied to say the least. It was a very horrible experience. The bus has no space
1 out of 5 stars
Christopher L.
I was seating next to the window and there was strong air entering there the windows was not closing properly. I liked that eagle liner is always on time
Many users appreciated the friendly and safe driving, as well as the cleanliness of some buses. However, there were consistent reports about issues with air conditioning being too hot or not functioning properly. Additionally, problems with charging ports and unpleasant toilet odors were mentioned frequently across reviews.
The bus was new, had no issues. Departure on time arrived on time. Air control was working. Fast charging was good.
5 out of 5 stars
Lebohang T.
Comfortable seats. However, there were issues with air-conditioning. It was very hot in the bus and air conditioning was always switched off.
4 out of 5 stars
Mr S.
Worst trip of my life. We were stuck for 6 hours, they finally sent 3 evecos to take us to jhb. The arrival time on the ticket I bought was 4h10, it is now 8h12 and we are stuck again about 4 hours from jhb. Yoh!
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Matatiele 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 Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Matatiele to Johannesburg start from $30. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The average bus travel time from Matatiele to Johannesburg is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 468 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Matatiele to Johannesburg route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Matatiele to Johannesburg at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg generates an estimated 12 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 Matatiele to Johannesburg?
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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
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 Matatiele to Johannesburg?
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.
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$76
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$75
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$72
The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $72
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matatiele to Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $72 to $104 for a bus ticket from Matatiele to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2026-01-12.
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.
The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $72
