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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria

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

today
$12
tomorrow
$12
Sunday
$12
Monday
$12
Tuesday
$6
Wednesday
$12
Thursday
$12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $12
Intercity Xpress 1h 0m 5:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
City to City 0h 50m 5:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
Translux 0h 55m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 10:25 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $18
Greyhound South Africa 0h 55m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $12
Intercity Xpress 1h 5m 4:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
City to City 1h 55m 6:25 AM Johannesburg Baragwanath 8:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $18
APM 0h 50m 5:10 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $23
Delta Coaches 1h 50m 5:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:50 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $30

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $12
City to City 0h 50m 5:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
Intercity Xpress 1h 5m 4:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
Translux 0h 55m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 10:25 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $18
Greyhound South Africa 0h 55m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $12
Intercity Xpress 1h 15m 5:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $15
Citiliner 0h 45m 4:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
City to City 1h 55m 6:25 AM Johannesburg Baragwanath 8:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $18
APM 1h 0m 5:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Pretoria via Germiston, you can save more than $6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 50%
      1h 20m
      Johannesburg
      8 mi
      11:15 AM
      Germiston
      Oosthuizen Str Bus Station
      12:35 PM
      Pretoria
      Bosman Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $6
City to City 0h 45m 4:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 5:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
Intercity Xpress 1h 5m 4:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
APM 1h 15m 6:05 AM Johannesburg Park Station 7:20 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $18
Translux 0h 55m 9:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:55 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $12
Intercity Xpress 1h 5m 4:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
Greyhound South Africa 0h 55m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:10 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $20
Citiliner 1h 0m 8:00 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:00 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $23
APM 1h 0m 5:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Eagle Liner 0h 50m 11:45 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:35 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $12
City to City 0h 55m 4:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 5:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $13
Intercity Xpress 1h 5m 4:25 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $17
Translux 1h 15m 5:15 PM Johannesburg Park Station 6:30 PM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $19
APM 1h 0m 5:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 6:15 AM Pretoria Bosman Bus Station  Economy $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria is $6 on 12/22/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Pretoria

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Pretoria are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 156 daily buses from Johannesburg to Pretoria. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 80 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 377 buses from Johannesburg to Pretoria, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Pretoria, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria

Compare all providers like Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa that travel 129 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Pretoria starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus $6
Fastest Bus 0h 20m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 129 Ø
Distance 32.9 miles
Bus Companies Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Citiliner, APM, City to City, Intercape, Imperial Lane, Sable Class Transport and 5 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Pretoria

Every day, 129 buses from 15 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Pretoria: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
Thursday 12/11
Friday 12/12
$12
Saturday 12/13
$12
Sunday 12/14
$18
Monday 12/15
$12
Tuesday 12/16
$18
Wednesday 12/17
$12
Thursday 12/18
$12
Friday 12/19
$12
Saturday 12/20
$18
Sunday 12/21
$15
Monday 12/22
$6
Tuesday 12/23
$18
Wednesday 12/24
$18
Thursday 12/25
$18
Friday 12/26
$12
Saturday 12/27
$12
Sunday 12/28
$12
Monday 12/29
$18
Tuesday 12/30
$12
Wednesday 12/31
$12
Thursday 01/01
$30
Friday 01/02
$12
Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Pretoria

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Pretoria, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $6, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Pretoria, with $6. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Pretoria

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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria, 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 Pretoria are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Pretoria

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

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Pretoria

Intercape
rodzana charlotte, 12/22/2024

The bus no 243 please give those drivers award 🥇 I have arrived Pretoria on time. The drivers are so kind and lovely to people. Thank you Intercape to have such drivers.

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Pretoria

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Pretoria bus

How much does a Johannesburg Pretoria bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 0h 50m to reach Pretoria. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 15 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $160. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pretoria.

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

Every day, the Johannesburg to Pretoria bus route is served by approximately 129 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria is offered by Big Tree Coaches and takes 0h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria?

The earliest bus arriving in Pretoria from Johannesburg starts at 4:30 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 Johannesburg to Pretoria?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Pretoria 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 Johannesburg Pretoria route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Pretoria, passengers can travel with Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa. 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 Pretoria?

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Johannesburg to Pretoria?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 129 daily trips between Johannesburg and Pretoria. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Johannesburg to Pretoria?

Prices and availability for 129 trips between Johannesburg and Pretoria change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Pretoria

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

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