How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?

The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela start from £12. The average price for this route is around £21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Citiliner .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Bela-Bela route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Citiliner , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela at 08:15. And the latest bus departs at 08:30.

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

A bus journey from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1911 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citiliner , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Bela-Bela from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 30m	11:00	BELA-BELA - 19 Potgieter Rd, Bela-Bela, 0480	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 45m	11:00	Belabela - Shell Garage	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 30m	11:00	BELA-BELA - 19 Potgieter Rd, Bela-Bela, 0480	Fastest
Bus	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 45m	11:00	Belabela - Shell Garage	No tags
Bus	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 45m	11:00	Belabela - Shell Garage	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 45m	11:00	Belabela - Shell Garage	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 30m	11:00	BELA-BELA - 19 Potgieter Rd, Bela-Bela, 0480	Fastest
Bus	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 45m	11:00	Belabela - Shell Garage	No tags
Bus	08:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 45m	11:00	Belabela - Shell Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:24 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

92 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,076 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44076 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Intercape Johannesburg Bela-Bela recent customer reviews

Driver had an expired card for the tolls so we were stuck

Michca V.

12 January 2023

Safe and enjoyable ride

Bafana M.

12 April 2021

Citiliner

3.5/51,934 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.1

Based on 1934 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at £12

Greyhound Dreamliner Johannesburg Bela-Bela recent customer reviews

The bus was on time in johannesburg, but there was no movie put on for the road, there aircon was not working from johannesburg to bela bela only when we arrived at bela bela 1 o clock the driver said he will look at it. This was not a hood experiance at all.

Wayne M.

20 November 2019

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,156 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela start from £12. The average price for this route is around £21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Citiliner.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Bela-Bela route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela at 08:15. And the latest bus departs at 08:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
A bus journey from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1911 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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

26/11

£15

27/11

£22

Today

£31

29/11

£15

30/11

£15

01/12

£16

02/12

£16

03/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela was searched and found on 29 Nov 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 Bela-Bela as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £31 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bela-Bela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Citiliner 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.