Bus Johannesburg to Grahamstown: Compare prices and save money

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, APM or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today

$37

tomorrow

$47

Sunday

$36

Monday

$47

Tuesday

$36

Wednesday

$36

Thursday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
APM	12h 0m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	15h 35m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel		Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
	Intercape	16h 35m	12:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel		Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 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
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
APM	12h 0m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
APM	12h 0m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	19h 25m	10:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	5:25 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:50 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
APM	12h 0m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$36	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:30 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	13h 5m	6:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Basic	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
APM	12h 0m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$47	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Citiliner	13h 50m	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:35 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	15h 35m	5:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	9:05 AM	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	19h 25m	10:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	5:25 PM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
APM	12h 0m	6:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:00 AM	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	$59	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown via Jamestown, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:45 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Jamestown
  Skulpspruit Motors
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 PM to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
- Intercape
  
  4h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:35 AM
  
  Jamestown
  VP Energy Garage
  
  8:25 AM
  
  Grahamstown
  Frontier Country Hotel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 3:35:00 AM to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is $25 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 54 buses from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 11 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:15 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Every day, 11 buses from 7 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 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

$37

Saturday 12/06

$47

Sunday 12/07

$36

Monday 12/08

$52

Tuesday 12/09

$36

Wednesday 12/10

$36

Thursday 12/11

$50

Friday 12/12

$49

Saturday 12/13

$30

Sunday 12/14

$30

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$30

Wednesday 12/17

$50

Thursday 12/18

$30

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$42

Sunday 12/21

$30

Monday 12/22

$42

Tuesday 12/23

$30

Wednesday 12/24

$30

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$37

Saturday 12/27

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 $30, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, with $36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$44
Fastest Bus	13h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:15 PM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

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

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	14h 5m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

City to City from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

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

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:30 PM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

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 $25 and takes 14h 5m 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 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $91. 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 11 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 12h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $72. 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, 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 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, APM and Eagle Liner.

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

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 Johannesburg and to Grahamstown

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