What is the travel distance from George to Johannesburg?

The distance between the two cities is 631 miles (1018 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from George to Johannesburg?

The majority of buses traveling from George to Johannesburg start their journey at Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station) and wind up at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Gold Reef City, SAB World of Beer, Liliesleaf and Museum Africa.

Bus George to Johannesburg from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for George to Johannesburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 15m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)	16h 55m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	GEORGE (ST MARKS SQUARE) - 59 Cathedral Street, George	17h 15m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for George to Johannesburg on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 15m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)	16h 55m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	GEORGE (ST MARKS SQUARE) - 59 Cathedral Street, George	17h 15m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for George to Johannesburg on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	GEORGE (ST MARKS SQUARE) - 59 Cathedral Street, George	17h 15m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)	16h 55m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Sasol Garage, N2, George	17h 25m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for George to Johannesburg on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	GEORGE (ST MARKS SQUARE) - 59 Cathedral Street, George	17h 15m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)	16h 55m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Sasol Garage, N2, George	17h 25m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for George to Johannesburg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	GEORGE (ST MARKS SQUARE) - 59 Cathedral Street, George	17h 15m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)	16h 55m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 35m	9:50am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Sasol Garage, N2, George	17h 25m	9:40am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	George - Sasol Garage, opposite Eden Congregation (N2)	17h 15m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

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Get from George to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

17h 15mAverage Duration

631 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in George and Johannesburg?

Stops in George

A
Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station)
Intercape Office, Station Street (George Station), George Industria, George, 6536, South Africa
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B
Sasol N2
Sasol Garage, 437 N2, George, South Africa

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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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

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Intercape

3.5/543,968 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have expressed appreciation for the friendly and helpful staff, noting that they provided a peaceful journey with top-class service. However, some reviews mention concerns about delays in arrival times and issues such as noisy engines or communication difficulties due to an inadequate intercom system.

Intercape Sleepliner George Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The departure time was 9:50 but there bus arrived at 12 so was very late for my appointment

Zee Z.

September 4, 2025

I was left behind by the bus and had been there waiting even before the bus arrived , because I had booked Mainliner , I awaited for mainline and was told that there is no Mainliner any more and only Sleepliner

Mbali Entle D.

February 21, 2025

There was a rude receptionist at George who didn’t alert us of tagging our bags and that made us late otherwise the trip was good

Lutho M.

February 9, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,144 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Users have shared positive feedback about the bus service, highlighting smooth rides, timely arrivals, and friendly drivers who are always willing to assist. However, some concerns were noted regarding broken seats that couldn't recline and cold temperatures inside the bus. Additionally, there was a mention of potential inconvenience caused by traveling with infants on board.

Greyhound George Johannesburg recent customer reviews

There were Coackroaches and the person assisting with packing of bags was very rude and teared one of lagguages.

Elethu M.

November 18, 2025

Greyhound has gone downhill so fast Rude bus drivers yelling at passengers to get in the bus so we dont see the sketchy stuff they doing outside the bus in our bag compartments and having people getting on not asking for ticket/checking list Leaving a guy in bloemfontein that he ran after the bus

Cassandra K.

September 16, 2025

The toilet wasn’t washed no toilet paper the bus was overheating no charging points I will not recommend anyone for such a long distance it was bad

Iris S.

July 30, 2025

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from George, ZA to Johannesburg by bus

What is the travel distance from George to Johannesburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from George to Johannesburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$39

11/23

$37

Today

$42

11/25

$44

11/26

$44

11/27

$45

11/28

$45

11/29

$45

The cheapest trip from George, ZA to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $143 for a bus ticket from George, ZA to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.