Bus Soweto to Johannesburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Soweto to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Soweto to Johannesburg from various bus operators like City to City for the next days.

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$16

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$16

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$16

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$16

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	0h 35m	5:45 AM	Soweto	Dobonsville	6:20 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Dobonsville, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
City to City	0h 5m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:20 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 5m
City to City	0h 15m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:30 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
City to City	0h 10m	4:20 PM	Soweto	Orlando	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 4:20:00 PM to Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
City to City	1h 30m	5:45 AM	Soweto	Dobonsville	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Dobonsville, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	City to City	0h 5m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:20 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath		Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 5m
	City to City	0h 15m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:30 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath		Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	0h 5m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:20 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 5m
City to City	0h 15m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:30 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
City to City	0h 10m	4:20 PM	Soweto	Orlando	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 4:20:00 PM to Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
City to City	1h 0m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
City to City	0h 50m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	7:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	0h 5m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:20 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 5m
City to City	0h 15m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	6:30 AM	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
City to City	0h 10m	4:20 PM	Soweto	Orlando	4:30 PM	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 4:20:00 PM to Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 10m
City to City	1h 30m	5:45 AM	Soweto	Dobonsville	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Dobonsville, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
City to City	1h 0m	6:15 AM	Soweto	Orlando	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from City to City goes from Orlando, Soweto (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Soweto to Johannesburg is $4 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Soweto and Johannesburg

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Soweto to Johannesburg. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Soweto and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Soweto to Johannesburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Soweto and Johannesburg, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Soweto to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like City to City that travel 5 times every day by bus from Soweto to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Soweto to Johannesburg starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	0h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	4:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	12.3 miles
Bus Companies	City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Soweto to Johannesburg

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Soweto 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

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

$16

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

$16

Wednesday 12/10

$16

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$17

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Soweto to Johannesburg

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

With a price starting from $4, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Soweto to Johannesburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Soweto to Johannesburg, with $4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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

All bus stations and stops in Soweto and Johannesburg

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

Mahlomola

Dobonsville

Orlando

Mdlalose Street & Radebe Road Bus Stop

Sekukhune

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 Soweto to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Soweto to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Soweto Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 0h 35m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $17. 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 Soweto to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the Soweto to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Soweto to Johannesburg is offered by City to City and takes 0h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Soweto to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Soweto starts at 5:45 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 Soweto to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Soweto for Johannesburg starts at 4:20 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 Soweto Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from Soweto to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with City to City. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Soweto and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Soweto 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: City to City.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Soweto and to Johannesburg

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