What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Elim?

About 246 miles (396 km) separate Johannesburg and Elim.

Bus Johannesburg to Elim from $22 | Compare & Save up to 16%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Johannesburg to Elim on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	6h 25m	2:55pm	Elim Hospital	No tags
8:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 35m	2:05pm	Elim Hospital	No tags
8:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 55m	1:55pm	Elim Hospital	No tags
8:00am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	6h	2:00pm	Elim Hospital	No tags
8:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	5h 35m	2:05pm	Elim Hospital	No tags

Get from Johannesburg to Elim

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6hAverage Duration

245 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to Elim, Limpopo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25

Average bus trip duration6h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure8:00am

Distance245 miles (395 km)

Latest bus departure8:30am

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Eagle Liner

2.5/510,133 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Intercity Xpress

3/510,767 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

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Johannesburg to Elim Bus

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10/31

$22

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$22

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$22

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Elim, Limpopo was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $23 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Elim, Limpopo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Johannesburg and Elim!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Johannesburg to Elim.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Johannesburg to Elim.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Johannesburg to Elim, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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