Greyhound South Africa Baggage Size
Carry-On
One (1) piece of carry-on baggage per passenger.
- Maximum Weight: Must not exceed 7 kg.
- Storage: The carry-on must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you.
💡 Busbuster Tips: Passengers should carry personal valuables in their carry-on bags. Greyhound is not liable for any loss of valuables stored in checked baggage.
Checked
Two (2) pieces of checked baggage per passenger.
- Maximum Weight: The combined weight of both pieces must not exceed 25 kg.
- Prohibited in Checked Baggage: Passengers are not allowed to include fragile, valuable, or perishable items in their checked baggage. This includes:
- Electronics (laptops, cameras, etc.)
- Valuable documents (passports, business documents, etc.)
- Money, credit cards, or jewelry
Bulky Baggage
- Commercial Goods: Greyhound may accept bulky items (like musical instruments or oversized packages) on some selected services.
- Must meet specific dimension and weight restrictions, and additional fees will apply.
- Limits: Each passenger is allowed to transport a limited amount of bulky baggage, subject to space availability.
Excess Baggage
If your luggage exceeds the permitted limit, you may be required to leave some items behind or pay an additional fee.
- Fees: Baggage exceeding the 25 kg limit will incur an excess baggage fee of R5 per kg.
- Large Items: Large items such as boxes, sports equipment, or other bulky goods may be subject to additional fees and acceptance is based on available space.
💡 Busbuster Tips: If you anticipate having excess baggage, inform Greyhound in advance to ensure availability of space.
Unaccompanied Baggage
- Not Allowed: Greyhound does not accept unaccompanied luggage for transportation. All baggage must be accompanied by the ticket holder.
