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Compare all timetables for the bus from East London to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from East London to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today
$26
tomorrow
$27
Sunday
$26
Monday
$27
Tuesday
$29
Wednesday
$28
Thursday
$28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  First Class $26
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $28
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 4:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Greyhound South Africa 17h 20m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $27
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $28
Greyhound South Africa 17h 20m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $31
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 4:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $26
Greyhound South Africa 17h 20m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $31
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 4:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $37
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $27
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $28
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $30
Greyhound South Africa 17h 20m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $31
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 4:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Jacobs Coaches 14h 10m 3:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $39
Greyhound South Africa 17h 20m 2:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 8:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $28
Jacobs Coaches 14h 10m 3:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 4:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 15h 25m 2:25 PM East London Station 5:50 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $28
Jacobs Coaches 14h 10m 3:10 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $29
City to City 15h 5m 12:55 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 4:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Delta Coaches 13h 30m 4:00 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 5:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $32
Eagle Liner 13h 40m 4:40 PM East London Intercape Office Bus Station 6:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station  Economy $39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from East London to Johannesburg is $21 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between East London and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between East London and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily buses from East London to Johannesburg. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 48 daily coaches between East London and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 331 buses from East London to Johannesburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between East London and Johannesburg, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from East London to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity that travel 50 times every day by bus from East London to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:55 PM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 50 Ø
Distance 470.9 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, City to City and Jacobs Coaches

Cheapest bus connections from East London to Johannesburg

Every day, 50 buses from 8 bus companies leave East London for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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
Friday 12/05
$29
Saturday 12/06
$21
Sunday 12/07
$21
Monday 12/08
$21
Tuesday 12/09
$24
Wednesday 12/10
$24
Thursday 12/11
$24
Friday 12/12
$34
Saturday 12/13
$28
Sunday 12/14
$24
Monday 12/15
$24
Tuesday 12/16
$24
Wednesday 12/17
$24
Thursday 12/18
$24
Friday 12/19
$24
Saturday 12/20
$24
Sunday 12/21
$24
Monday 12/22
$24
Tuesday 12/23
$24
Wednesday 12/24
$30
Thursday 12/25
$28
Friday 12/26
$28
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from East London to Johannesburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from East London to Johannesburg

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

City to City from East London to Johannesburg

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 14h 50m
Earliest Bus 12:55 PM
Last Bus 1:10 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 12/5/2025

Intercape from East London to Johannesburg

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $28
Fastest Bus 13h 45m
Earliest Bus 2:10 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 26 Ø
Found on 12/5/2025

Delta Coaches from East London to Johannesburg

Delta Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 13h 15m
Earliest Bus 4:00 PM
Last Bus 4:15 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 12/5/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route East London - Johannesburg

Delta Coaches
Akhona Kantyo, 3/13/2025
Zero Stars: Absolutely Disgusting Experience -Bribes (Bunch of criminals) This was, by far, the worst travel experience I've ever had. The service was disgusting and disappointing, and I would never ... Zero Stars: Absolutely Disgusting Experience -Bribes (Bunch of criminals) This was, by far, the worst travel experience I've ever had. The service was disgusting and disappointing, and I would never recommend this bus company to anyone. Upon boarding, we were ordered to store our bags without any tagging or tracking system. The drivers were arrogant, rude, and lacked basic work ethics. Instead of assistance, they offered intimidation. In Komani, we were told to change buses, but there was no space available. It became clear that the drivers were accepting bribes and allowing people to board without proper bookings. This was shocking and unacceptable. The bus was overloaded from Komani to Bloemfontein, with passengers forced to sit on the floor. To make matters worse, the bathroom was out of order, and we were not allowed to use it, after arguing with the driver he only stopped at Bloemfontein. The lack of professionalism, organization, and basic human decency makes this bus company a hazard to passengers. Avoid them at all costs. I will never use this bus ever.
IlulaBus
Andrie Herbst, 1/4/2025
Once arrived @ the bus station in East london in station , the ilula office made a announcement that we will be traveling with a sprinter to the destination of Queenstown where we will find our taking ... Once arrived @ the bus station in East london in station , the ilula office made a announcement that we will be traveling with a sprinter to the destination of Queenstown where we will find our taking us to JHB but when we arrived @ Queenstown around half past 6 to 7 there was only one bus REG: KH74THGP and we were more then 70 passengers and the bus only takes 55 passengers. We waited until this morning half past 3 where the bus started to drive not even more then 5km then we suddenly got stopped from traffic control offices and they impounded the bus and now we are stranded currently with no option. The drivers of the bus tried calling the boss but they said the boss is not answering and her is not even responding right now
Delta Coaches
Qiqa Ntikinca , 8/16/2024
Firstly the bus was overload others where sitting in the floor, secondly the bus had problems with a tire which the driver knew about but he risked our lives, 3ndly the was no communication on what’s ... Firstly the bus was overload others where sitting in the floor, secondly the bus had problems with a tire which the driver knew about but he risked our lives, 3ndly the was no communication on what’s gonna happen now that they had to stop the bus in the middle of no where and some of us needed to be at work. Lastly the bus had no fucken breaks you guys will kill passengers I believe that all buses are supposed to checked and serviced before departure imagine a distance from EL to GP with a bus that is not stable and has no breaks I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone more especially if you have kids to travel with it can be cheap but I guess it’s best to pay the bigger amount than risking your life.
Delta Coaches
Nasiphi , 8/2/2024

Baddest service remove this bus it will get people killed Department of transport do something please

All bus stations and stops in East London and Johannesburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in East London 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 East London to Johannesburg? Compare all modes of transports from East London to Johannesburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from East London to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the East London to Johannesburg bus

How much does a East London Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 13h 30m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $75. 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 East London to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the East London to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 50 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from East London to Johannesburg take?

The fastest bus from East London to Johannesburg is offered by Greyhound South Africa and takes 12h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from East London to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from East London starts at 12:55 PM. 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 East London to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from East London for Johannesburg starts at 7:00 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 East London Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from East London to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between East London 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, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the East London 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 East London 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 East London 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 East London to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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