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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Paterson - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Paterson - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Paterson - Quest Service Station, 26 Pullen Street | No tags |
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Get from Johannesburg to Patersone
The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have expressed positive feedback about the comfort of Sleepliner, highlighting an enjoyable travel experience. However, there were some concerns regarding being dropped off next to the road instead of at their final destination as indicated on their ticket.
Intercape Sleepliner Johannesburg Patersone recent customer reviews
Sleepliner is comfortable what I did not like is being dropped next to the road instead of my final destination as per my ticket
Nosisa D.
I've enjoyed every moment of the trip
Abongile N.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Patersone by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Patersone?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Patersone start from $46. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Patersone?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Patersone is 13h 30m, covering a distance of 515 miles (830 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 30m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Patersone route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Patersone?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Patersone at 4:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Patersone?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Patersone generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Patersone was searched and found on Dec 27, 2025 with a price of $52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Patersone, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $52 to $109 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Patersone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-12-27.
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