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

today

$27

tomorrow

$40

Sunday

$26

Monday

$37

Tuesday

$29

Wednesday

$29

Thursday

$40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	12h 30m	4:50 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	5:20 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
APM	12h 40m	4:40 PM	Grahamstown	Kimberley Hall	5:20 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from APM goes from Kimberley Hall, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 4:40:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	6:35 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 6:35:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Intercape	13h 30m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	16h 35m	3:10 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Basic	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	14h 20m	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
	Intercape	16h 35m	3:10 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station		Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	12h 40m	4:40 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 4:40:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	6:35 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
City to City	12h 30m	7:30 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	13h 30m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Citiliner	13h 35m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 30m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	14h 20m	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	6:35 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Citiliner	13h 35m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 20m	9:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	6:35 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Intercape	13h 30m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	16h 35m	3:10 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	7:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Citiliner	13h 35m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	6:35 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
City to City	12h 30m	7:30 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	14h 20m	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Intercape	13h 30m	6:30 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Citiliner	13h 35m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 35m	3:10 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	7:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 3:10:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	14h 20m	6:25 PM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	8:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:25:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	6:35 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Citiliner	13h 35m	6:55 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 20m	9:45 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg is $26 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Grahamstown and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Grahamstown and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Grahamstown to Johannesburg. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Grahamstown and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 38 buses from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Grahamstown and Johannesburg, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 8 times every day by bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Grahamstown to Johannesburg starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:10 PM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	499.1 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner, City to City and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

Every day, 8 buses from 7 bus companies leave Grahamstown 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

$27

Saturday 12/06

$40

Sunday 12/07

$26

Monday 12/08

$37

Tuesday 12/09

$29

Wednesday 12/10

$29

Thursday 12/11

$42

Friday 12/12

$30

Saturday 12/13

$28

Sunday 12/14

$40

Monday 12/15

$40

Tuesday 12/16

$28

Wednesday 12/17

$27

Thursday 12/18

$28

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$32

Sunday 12/21

$28

Monday 12/22

$32

Tuesday 12/23

$28

Wednesday 12/24

$27

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$39

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

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

Intercape from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$32
Fastest Bus	13h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:10 PM
Last Bus	6:25 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

Intercity Xpress from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Grahamstown to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	13h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:35 PM
Last Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

City to City from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 PM
Last Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

All bus stations and stops in Grahamstown and Johannesburg

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Grahamstown to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Grahamstown Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 12h 40m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $76. 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 Grahamstown to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the Grahamstown to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg is offered by APM and takes 12h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Grahamstown starts at 3:10 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 Grahamstown to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Grahamstown for Johannesburg starts at 6:55 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 Grahamstown Johannesburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Grahamstown and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Grahamstown 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, APM and Eagle Liner.

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

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Grahamstown and to Johannesburg

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