Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Only R497 for APM WC bus tickets on a 18h 30m trip. Choose a date, or explore more travel options below.
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| Companies | Departures | Duration | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:00->06:30 | 18h 30m | Direct | |
Hartley Tours | 13:00->05:00 | 16h | Direct | |
 | 12:30->06:10 | 17h 40m | Direct | |
 | 19:00->14:00 | 19h | Direct | |
 | 12:00->06:55 | 18h 55m | Direct | |
 | 13:20->06:30 | 17h 10m | Direct | |
 | 18:00->12:25 | 18h 25m | Direct | |
F F Gertse | 13:00->03:00 | 14h | Direct | |
 | 12:00->05:00 | 17h | Direct | |
 | 18:00->12:15 | 18h 15m | Direct |
Save R673 if you travel with APM WC!
Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
The bus trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg takes approximately 14h duration and covers a distance of about 1262km. There are usually 48 buses traveling daily to Johannesburg and you can find the cheapest tickets from R497.04 if you buy in advance on the internet.
| Distance | 1262km |
|---|---|
| Price | R497 |
| Frequency | 48 |
| Fastest | 14h |
| Companies |
Cape Town, WC
Getting around Cape Town
Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Cape Town. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.
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1 Old Marine Dr Forshore
19 Victoria Rd Bellville
Bellville 8 Mabel St
Bellville Intercape Office 8 Mabel Street Turnoff From Durban Road
CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN BUS TERMINAL OLD MARINE DRIVE CAPE TOWN STATION 8001
CAPE TOWN Long Distance Bus Facility 1 Old Marine Drive Cape Town
CAPE TOWN Long Distance Bus Facility Old Marine Drive
CAPE TOWN RAILWAY STATION
CAPE TOWN TRAIN STATION 1 OLD MARINE DRIVE CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN Unit 2 Intercape Office Old Marine Drive Cape Town Station
Cape Town Bus Station 1 Old Marine Drive
Long Distance Bus Facility
Shop 7 132 Durban Rd Bellville
Train Station 1 Old Marine Dr
Unit 2 Intercape Office Old Marine Drive Cape Town Station
Johannesburg, GP
Getting around Johannesburg
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Explore Johannesburg with ease: discover the main bus and train stations
Germiston Station Railway St Driefontein 87 Ir Germiston
Intercape Office C O Rissik And Wolmarans Street Johannesburg Station
JHB A 41 Park Station Rissik St
JOHANNESBURG
JOHANNESBURG Intercape Office C O Rissik And Wolmarans Street Johannesburg Station
JOHANNESBURG JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION
JOHANNESBURG JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION BAY 21 96 RISSIK ST JOHANNESBURG 2000
JOHANNESBURG PARK STATION 41 RISSIK STREET
JOHANNESBURG Park City Transit Centre 96 Rissik St Johannesburg CBD
Johannesburg 91 Harrison St
Park Station 96 Rissik St
South Africa Bus Onboard Services
Common Amenities
Most bus companies offer a range of onboard services to ensure comfort and convenience during travel. Common features include:
- Reclining Seats: The degree of recline and padding quality may vary.
- Onboard Toilets: Available on most long trip buses.
- Air Conditioning: Standard climate control is offered by all companies.
- Charging Ports: Increasingly common, many buses now offer USB charging outlets.
- Safety Measures: Trained drivers and, in many cases, seatbelts for passengers.
Key Differences
Comfort Level
Intercape’s Sleepliner offers superior comfort with memory foam seats and 150-degree recline, while Greyhound and Citiliner feature extra legroom and memory foam, but standard recline.
Entertainment
Intercape provides a family-friendly entertainment system, while companies like Eagle Liner and Intercity Express offer optional or standard onboard entertainment depending on the bus.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is not consistently available, with Intercity Express occasionally offering it.
Seating
Greyhound and Citiliner eliminate middle seats for a more spacious experience, whereas others retain standard seating configurations.
Specific Onboard Services
Greyhound
Luxury Dreamliner: Reclining memory foam seats, extra legroom, power outlets, onboard toilets, and no middle seats.
Eagle Liner
- Luxury Class: Reclining seats, toilets, air conditioning, entertainment system, USB ports.
- Economy Class: Similar features with higher seating capacity (65 seats vs. 50 in Luxury).
Citiliner
Reclining memory foam seats with power outlets at every seat, no middle seats, onboard toilets.
City to City
- Basic amenities with reclining seats.
- No specific mention of charging ports or entertainment systems.
Intercape
- Sleepliner: Reclining memory foam seats (150 degrees), extra legroom, USB ports, family-friendly entertainment.
- Mainliner: Standard reclining seats with USB ports, onboard entertainment.
Intercity Express
Reclining seats with extra legroom, USB charging, occasional Wi-Fi availability, modern onboard entertainment depending on the bus.
Translux
Basic services with reclining seats and onboard toilets. No mention of charging ports or entertainment.
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Saving Money
Cheapest Bus
The cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.
- Book in advance.
- Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
- Be flexible with your travel times.
- Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
- Check connections.
- On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.