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Compare all timetables for the bus from Durban to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Durban to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today
$12
tomorrow
$18
Saturday
$18
Sunday
$18
Monday
$16
Tuesday
$18
Wednesday
$20

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 7h 55m 9:00 AM Durban Bus Station 4:55 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $12
Intercity Xpress 7h 20m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 1:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $13
Citiliner 8h 30m 8:30 AM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercape 10h 30m 7:15 AM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 5:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Basic $20
Greyhound South Africa 9h 15m 7:00 PM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 8h 0m 9:15 PM Durban Bus Station 5:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercity Xpress 7h 20m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 1:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $19
Intercape 9h 20m 7:45 AM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 5:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $22
Citiliner 14h 10m 7:15 AM Durban Bus Station 9:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
Greyhound South Africa 8h 55m 9:15 PM Durban Bus Station 6:10 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $47

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 7h 55m 9:00 AM Durban Bus Station 4:55 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercity Xpress 7h 20m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 1:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercape 10h 30m 7:15 AM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 5:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $21
Citiliner 9h 15m 7:00 PM Durban Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
Greyhound South Africa 8h 55m 9:15 PM Durban Bus Station 6:10 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 9h 15m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercity Xpress 8h 40m 8:10 PM Durban Bus Station 4:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Intercape 9h 0m 9:15 PM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 6:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $20
City to City 7h 20m 8:30 AM Durban Bus Station 3:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $23
Greyhound South Africa 8h 55m 9:15 PM Durban Bus Station 6:10 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 8h 45m 6:45 PM Durban Bus Station 3:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Intercity Xpress 8h 40m 8:10 PM Durban Bus Station 4:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $16
Intercape 9h 20m 7:45 AM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 5:05 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $20
Greyhound South Africa 8h 55m 9:15 PM Durban Bus Station 6:10 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $26
Citiliner 9h 15m 7:45 PM Durban Bus Station 5:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 7h 20m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 1:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $18
Eagle Liner 9h 15m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $20
Intercape 8h 30m 9:45 PM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 6:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $22
City to City 7h 20m 8:30 AM Durban Bus Station 3:50 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $23
Citiliner 9h 15m 7:00 PM Durban Bus Station 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 9h 15m 6:30 AM Durban Bus Station 3:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $20
Intercity Xpress 9h 40m 8:10 AM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 5:50 PM Johannesburg Southgate Shopping Centre  Economy $21
Intercape 8h 30m 9:45 PM Durban O.R Tambo Parade 6:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $22
Citiliner 8h 30m 8:30 AM Durban Bus Station 5:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $35
Greyhound South Africa 8h 55m 9:15 PM Durban Bus Station 6:10 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $53

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Durban to Johannesburg is $12 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Durban and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Durban and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 215 daily buses from Durban to Johannesburg. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 160 daily coaches between Durban and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 687 buses from Durban to Johannesburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Durban and Johannesburg, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Durban to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 196 times every day by bus from Durban to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Durban to Johannesburg starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 196 Ø
Distance 311.4 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner, Big Sky Intercity, Greyhound South Africa and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Durban to Johannesburg

Every day, 196 buses from 7 bus companies leave Durban for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$12
Friday 12/05
$18
Saturday 12/06
$18
Sunday 12/07
$18
Monday 12/08
$16
Tuesday 12/09
$18
Wednesday 12/10
$20
Thursday 12/11
$23
Friday 12/12
$24
Saturday 12/13
$23
Sunday 12/14
$22
Monday 12/15
$23
Tuesday 12/16
$23
Wednesday 12/17
$23
Thursday 12/18
$23
Friday 12/19
$23
Saturday 12/20
$23
Sunday 12/21
$31
Monday 12/22
$23
Tuesday 12/23
$23
Wednesday 12/24
$23
Thursday 12/25
$19
Friday 12/26
$23
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Durban to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Durban to Johannesburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Johannesburg, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Durban to Johannesburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Durban to Johannesburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Durban to Johannesburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Durban to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Durban to Johannesburg

These are the most booked bus companies between Durban to Johannesburg from our users.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Durban - Johannesburg

Intercape
Aurellia Moahloli, 9/25/2025
The bus was stuffy and smelled of pee. I assume it was the toilet. When the air on was switched on it cleared the foul smell but it got extremely cold. The seat I chose had a wet curtain and when it s ... The bus was stuffy and smelled of pee. I assume it was the toilet. When the air on was switched on it cleared the foul smell but it got extremely cold. The seat I chose had a wet curtain and when it started to rain, the rain was coming in dripping on me. The aisle had water not sure where exactly it was coming from
Eagle Liner
Ntandokazi , 8/5/2025

The bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was not godd, no charging ports.. And the bus wouldn't start after the midway stop.. Would definitely not be using again.

Intercity Xpress
Jerome, 6/3/2025
I wanna give a big shout out to the man weighing the luggage, very respectful, and kept us updated wrt the arrival of the bus as it was late because of an accident on the route. Also the driver, THULO ... I wanna give a big shout out to the man weighing the luggage, very respectful, and kept us updated wrt the arrival of the bus as it was late because of an accident on the route. Also the driver, THULO, patient, respectful and professional, he also gave me a big lesson in how to travel and look after my luggage on the route. Thank you Intercity Express for making my journey a pleasant one.
Intercape
Nompumelelo, 3/18/2025
I would like to commend the intercape staff on the bus I was travelling with. As a passenger with special needs, the driver was very patient and helpful. At our break stop, he offered to go buy me wha ... I would like to commend the intercape staff on the bus I was travelling with. As a passenger with special needs, the driver was very patient and helpful. At our break stop, he offered to go buy me whatever I needed.
Citiliner
Phindi, 1/11/2025
We staked esigangeni ibus ifile u driver ulibone from Montrose ukuthi ibus alikho ryt he supposed to call ese Montrose ukuze maybe lisihlangabeze halfway,sihlezi esigangeni ku dangerous silinde ibus e ... We staked esigangeni ibus ifile u driver ulibone from Montrose ukuthi ibus alikho ryt he supposed to call ese Montrose ukuze maybe lisihlangabeze halfway,sihlezi esigangeni ku dangerous silinde ibus esingazi nokuthi lofika Nini.

All bus stations and stops in Durban and Johannesburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Durban and Johannesburg.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Durban to Johannesburg? Compare all modes of transports from Durban to Johannesburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Durban to Johannesburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Durban to Johannesburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Durban to Johannesburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Durban to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Durban Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 7h 55m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Durban to Johannesburg?

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $301. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Johannesburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Durban to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the Durban to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 196 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Durban to Johannesburg take?

The fastest bus from Durban to Johannesburg is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Durban to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Durban starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Durban to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Durban for Johannesburg starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Durban Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from Durban to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban and Johannesburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Durban to Johannesburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Durban Johannesburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Durban Johannesburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Durban to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Durban to Johannesburg

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Durban and to Johannesburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Durban and to Johannesburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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