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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.
today
from $18
tomorrow
from $20
Monday
from $22
Tuesday
from $22
Wednesday
from $23
Thursday
from $26
Friday
from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $18
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:05 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    11h 50m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:20 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $32
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $33
  • Citiliner
    13h 50m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    7:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $34

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:05 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $31
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $22
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:05 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $23
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:05 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $31
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $32
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $35
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $36
  • Intercape
    15h 35m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    9:05 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    13h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:30 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $32
  • Intercity Xpress
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $33
  • Eagle Liner
    14h 5m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    6:35 AM
    Grahamstown
    Bus Stop
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $35
  • Intercape
    16h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    4:50 AM
    Grahamstown
    Frontier Country Hotel
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $36

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Grahamstown.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 55 buses from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 8 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 11h 50m
Earliest Bus 12:15 PM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 499.1 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, City to City, APM and Citiliner

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Every day, 8 buses from 6 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Grahamstown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
Saturday 06/21
$18
Sunday 06/22
$22
Monday 06/23
$23
Tuesday 06/24
$22
Wednesday 06/25
$23
Thursday 06/26
$26
Friday 06/27
$26
Saturday 06/28
$32
Sunday 06/29
$26
Monday 06/30
$20
Tuesday 07/01
$32
Wednesday 07/02
$36
Thursday 07/03
$26
Friday 07/04
$31
Saturday 07/05
$23
Sunday 07/06
$36
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
$36
Wednesday 07/09
$23
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
$26
Saturday 07/12

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown, 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

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

Intercape from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 15h 35m
Earliest Bus 12:15 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 6/20/2025

City to City from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

City to City

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

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 13h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:30 PM
Last Bus 5:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 6/20/2025

Citiliner from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Citiliner

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

Cheapest Price $34
Fastest Bus 13h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:45 PM
Last Bus 5:45 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 5/23/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Grahamstown

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Johannesburg Grahamstown bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 13h 0m to reach Grahamstown. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Grahamstown.

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

Every day, the Johannesburg to Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is offered by APM and takes 11h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus arriving in Grahamstown from Johannesburg starts at 12:15 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Grahamstown starts at 10:00 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 Johannesburg Grahamstown route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, 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 Johannesburg and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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