Bus from Johannesburg to Welkom: Tickets & Timetables
Next bus departures
Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 18 December
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Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Cheapest
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
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Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
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Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
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Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 19 December
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Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
CheapestFastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 20 December
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Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Cheapest
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 21 December
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Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
Cheapest
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 22 December
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Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Cheapest
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 23 December
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Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Cheapest
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Next departures from Johannesburg to Welkom on 24 December
Operated by
Vehicle type
Departure time
Departure location
Trip duration
Arrival time
Arrival location
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Price and booking link
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Cheapest
Bus
Johannesburg (Park Station)
TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street
Fastest
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
No tags
Bus
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom
No tags
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:07 AM SAST.
Compare 2 ways to travel from Johannesburg to Welkom
We recommend taking the shuttle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Welkom. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 385, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Intercape receives praise for its clean buses and professional drivers, with many travelers enjoying their comfortable and timely journeys. However, some users have mentioned concerns about staff attitude and the size of seats being too small for larger individuals. Overall, Intercape is appreciated for providing a safe travel experience.
I enjoy everything about my trip, intercape is always professional, and the hospitality is on point.
5 out of 5 stars
Mpendulo S.
My bus got changed. I booked a ticket with intercape mainliner and got another bus that was uncomfortable and hot !
2 out of 5 stars
Paballo M.
Apart from the comfort and the friendly drivers, I would really say the bus takes unnecessary long routes. From Joburg to welkom for 5h50 is really absurd. And the trip arrived 30 mins later then it was supposed to. It delayed departure from every stop.
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting friendly drivers and clean buses that were on time. However, some users encountered issues with ticket registration errors and an unpleasant smell in the bus. Additionally, there was feedback about a staff member at the station being unhelpful when announcing departures.
According to multiple reviews, there have been reports of cockroaches on the bus, including instances where they walk on passengers. Customers express their dissatisfaction and request that the buses be fumigated. Additionally, some customers mention negative experiences such as being forced to wait outside the station due to a different bus being brought in and an old man being left behind at Vireeniging without any assistance from the driver.
Users have mentioned that the trip was comfortable and appreciated the friendly and helpful driver. However, there were consistent reports of delays, with one bus departing two hours late from Johannesburg due to a breakdown during the journey.
The journey was okay but there was a delay in pulling out resulting in a late arrival to my destination and of course my picking up transport time was disrupted
4 out of 5 stars
Nomsa M.
Bus was delayed. Head office customer care wasn’t picking up calls. Next bus was to go out 4 hours later. No communication from the company. Totally unhappy.
1 out of 5 stars
Relebohile R.
The trip was comfortable the only issue was that we were 2 hours late as the bus departed late and we had a breakdown during our trip. But the driver was really friendly and helpful.
Users have shared positive feedback about the bus service, highlighting the clean and fresh-smelling buses, friendly and helpful drivers, convenient charging ports on seats, and timely departures. However, there are some mentions of late arrivals despite boarding on time. Overall satisfaction with comfort is evident in multiple reviews.
Big Sky Johannesburg Welkom recent customer reviews
There was a very bad smell at the back of the Bus, from the toilets. Please make sure that your toilets are clean.
1 out of 5 stars
Wendy M.
My trip was good. We didn't encounter any problems. And i loved that the bus was clean, and smelled fresh. I was sitting near the toilet but there was no bad smell. And we left on time and arrived on time.
5 out of 5 stars
Palesa M.
The bus is comfortable. I love the charging portals on the sits...very convenient. The bus does not keep time at all. It's always late
Based on 1999 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at R 379
Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the seats. Milta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at R 361
Based on 81 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at R 545
Based on 2850 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at R 414
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Welkom 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 Johannesburg to Welkom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Welkom start at R 308. The average price for this route is around R 564. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Welkom?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Welkom is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 237 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Welkom route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Welkom?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Welkom at 09:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Welkom?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Welkom 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 Johannesburg to Welkom?
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 Johannesburg to Welkom?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Welkom?
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 Johannesburg to Welkom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, 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
16/12
R 391
17/12
R 422
Today
R 331
19/12
R 368
20/12
R 369
21/12
R 390
22/12
R 384
23/12
R 390
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Welkom was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 331
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Welkom as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 331 to R 1 792 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 368, which is on 2025-12-19.
Usually Greyhound South Africa 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 Johannesburg to Welkom was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 331
