How much is the bus ticket from Bethlehem to Johannesburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bethlehem to Johannesburg start at R 489. The average price for this route is around R 672. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bethlehem to Johannesburg?

The average bus journey time from Bethlehem to Johannesburg is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 230 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Big Sky .

Which bus companies service the Bethlehem to Johannesburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky , Intercape .

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

The earliest bus departs from Bethlehem to Johannesburg at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 00:45.

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

A bus trip from Bethlehem to Johannesburg produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to Johannesburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bethlehem to Johannesburg from R 588 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bethlehem to Johannesburg on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest

Next departures from Bethlehem to Johannesburg on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Johannesburg on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Johannesburg on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures from Bethlehem to Johannesburg on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut Street	14h 15m	15:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:01 AM SAST.

Get from Bethlehem to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 489, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 15mAverage duration

230 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bethlehem and Johannesburg?

Stops in Bethlehem

A
Bethlehem
Engen garage, corner of Johan Blignaut and Airport road

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53 184 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Intercape

3.5/544 592 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44592 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 R 537

Intercape Mainliner Bethlehem Johannesburg recent customer reviews

I booked a trip for my daughter. She arrived on time. The bus was one hour late. That is understandable. The problem is that there was no communication about the delay whatsoever. She was extremely anxious since this was her 1st bus trip. So she was extremely disappointed 😞

Mohau M.

28 November 2024

Don't sit at the back. No. The smell of of other people's pee,was overwhelming. It just needs to be cleaned more often.

Tyron G.

12 May 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bethlehem, ZA to Johannesburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bethlehem to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bethlehem to Johannesburg start at R 489. The average price for this route is around R 672. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bethlehem to Johannesburg?
The average bus journey time from Bethlehem to Johannesburg is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 230 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Big Sky.
Which bus companies service the Bethlehem to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky, Intercape.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bethlehem to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Bethlehem to Johannesburg at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 00:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bethlehem to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Bethlehem to Johannesburg produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to Johannesburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

15/12

R 699

16/12

R 608

Today

R 817

18/12

R 661

19/12

R 713

20/12

R 689

21/12

R 655

22/12

R 683

The cheapest trip from Bethlehem, ZA to Johannesburg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 608

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

You can expect to pay from R 608 to R 904 for a bus ticket from Bethlehem, ZA to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 655, which is on 2025-12-21.