How much is the bus ticket from East London to Vanderbijlpark?

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Vanderbijlpark start at R 480. The average price for this route is around R 748. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from East London to Vanderbijlpark?

The average bus journey time from East London to Vanderbijlpark is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 702 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the East London to Vanderbijlpark route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Vanderbijlpark?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Vanderbijlpark at 16:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Vanderbijlpark?

A bus trip from East London to Vanderbijlpark produces an estimated 18 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 East London to Vanderbijlpark?

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 44567 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Vanderbijlpark?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from East London to Vanderbijlpark?

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 East London to Vanderbijlpark?

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.

Bus East London to Vanderbijlpark from R 431 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from East London to Vanderbijlpark on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	East London Windmill Park	13h 5m	05:05	VANDERBIJLPARK	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags
Bus	16:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags
Bus	16:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	13h 10m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags

Next departures from East London to Vanderbijlpark on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	East London Windmill Park	13h 5m	05:05	VANDERBIJLPARK	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags
Bus	16:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags
Bus	16:30	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags
Bus	16:45	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	13h 10m	05:55	Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from East London to Vanderbijlpark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Vanderbijlpark. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 480, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 10mAverage duration

702 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 480 - R 1 175	Average duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 680 - R 1 377	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Vanderbijlpark?

Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Vanderbijlpark

A
Vanderbijlpark - General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur
General Hertzog Street, opposite El Paso Spur, Vanderbijlpark C. C., Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 758 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about the comfortable and warm buses, as well as the friendly and experienced drivers. However, some concerns were noted regarding delays at pitstops and deviations from designated drop-off points. Additionally, there was a mention of one driver being less sociable than expected.

Intercape Sleepliner East London Vanderbijlpark recent customer reviews

The bus was meant to arrive at 5 but we arrived at 6 made me super late for my interview 🙄

Someleze G.

13 September 2025

I did not enjoy anything because the bus was very cold and the toilet was smelling

Sisipho S.

8 September 2025

The bus was very comfortable and warm but one of the drivers was not sociable, was hush and unacceptable.

Mokete M.

6 August 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 251 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from East London to Vanderbijlpark 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 East London to Vanderbijlpark?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Vanderbijlpark start at R 480. The average price for this route is around R 748. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from East London to Vanderbijlpark?
The average bus journey time from East London to Vanderbijlpark is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 702 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the East London to Vanderbijlpark route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Vanderbijlpark?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Vanderbijlpark at 16:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Vanderbijlpark?
A bus trip from East London to Vanderbijlpark produces an estimated 18 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 East London to Vanderbijlpark?
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 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Vanderbijlpark?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from East London to Vanderbijlpark?
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 East London to Vanderbijlpark?
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/12

R 452

20/12

R 389

Today

R 431

22/12

R 515

23/12

R 773

24/12

R 473

25/12

R 690

26/12

R 683

The cheapest trip from East London to Vanderbijlpark was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 389

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

You can expect to pay from R 389 to R 1 112 for a bus ticket from East London to Vanderbijlpark based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 473, which is on 2025-12-24.

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.