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Which bus from Durban to Johannesburg is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Durban to Johannesburg. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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from £13
tomorrow
from £12
Thursday
from £12
Friday
from £12
Saturday
from £12
Sunday
from £14
Monday
from £12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    8h 40m
    0
    20:10
    Durban
    Bus Station
    04:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • Citiliner
    9h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    05:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £15
  • Greyhound South Africa
    9h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    04:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £16
  • Greyhound Australia
    8h 30m
    0
    19:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    04:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Citiliner
    8h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    17:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercape
    8h 45m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    15:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £14
  • Greyhound South Africa
    9h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    04:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Citiliner
    8h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    17:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercape
    8h 45m
    0
    19:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    04:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £14
  • Greyhound South Africa
    9h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    04:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercape
    10h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    06:10
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £14
  • Big Sky Intercity
    9h 0m
    0
    21:15
    Durban
    Bus Station
    06:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £17
  • Citiliner
    9h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    05:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    13:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    06:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £15
  • Big Sky Intercity
    9h 0m
    0
    21:15
    Durban
    Bus Station
    06:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £17
  • Citiliner
    9h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    05:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    9h 0m
    0
    21:15
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    06:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £14
  • Eagle Liner
    7h 55m
    0
    09:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    16:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £14
  • Big Sky Intercity
    9h 0m
    0
    21:15
    Durban
    Bus Station
    06:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £15
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Durban
    Bus Station
    16:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16
  • Citiliner
    7h 45m
    0
    10:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    18:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    9h 45m
    0
    06:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    7h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Durban
    Bus Station
    18:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Big Sky Intercity
    9h 0m
    0
    21:15
    Durban
    Bus Station
    06:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £15
  • Intercape
    9h 5m
    0
    10:00
    Durban
    O.R Tambo Parade
    19:05
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £16
  • Citiliner
    9h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Durban
    Bus Station
    05:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £19

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Durban and Johannesburg?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Durban to Johannesburg. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 134 daily coaches from Durban to Johannesburg. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 78 daily coaches between Durban and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 427 coaches from Durban to Johannesburg, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Durban and Johannesburg, with 32 offers.

All facts for Durban to Johannesburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 113 times by bus from Durban to Johannesburg in one click. Book your Durban to Johannesburg bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Latest Coach 22:30
Daily Bus Connections 113 Ø
Distance 501.0 km
Coach Companies Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner, Greyhound South Africa, Greyhound Australia and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Durban to Johannesburg?

Every day, 113 buses from 7 coach companies leave Durban for Johannesburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 09/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

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

The cheapest time to travel from Durban to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Durban to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Durban to Johannesburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durban to Johannesburg, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Durban to Johannesburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Durban 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 coach from Durban 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 coaches from Durban to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Durban to Johannesburg?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Durban to Johannesburg timetable.

Eagle Liner from Durban to Johannesburg

Eagle Liner

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Durban to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 06:45
Last Coach 21:15
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 08/07/2025

Intercape from Durban to Johannesburg

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 7h 45m
Earliest Coach 16:00
Last Coach 22:30
Daily Connections 54 Ø
Found on 08/07/2025
In total 7 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Durban - Johannesburg

Intercity Xpress
Jerome, 03/06/2025
I wanna give a big shout out to the man weighing the luggage, very respectful, and kept us updated wrt the arrival of the bus as it was late because of an accident on the route. Also the driver, THULO ... I wanna give a big shout out to the man weighing the luggage, very respectful, and kept us updated wrt the arrival of the bus as it was late because of an accident on the route. Also the driver, THULO, patient, respectful and professional, he also gave me a big lesson in how to travel and look after my luggage on the route. Thank you Intercity Express for making my journey a pleasant one.
Intercape
Nompumelelo, 18/03/2025
I would like to commend the intercape staff on the bus I was travelling with. As a passenger with special needs, the driver was very patient and helpful. At our break stop, he offered to go buy me wha ... I would like to commend the intercape staff on the bus I was travelling with. As a passenger with special needs, the driver was very patient and helpful. At our break stop, he offered to go buy me whatever I needed.
Citiliner
Phindi, 11/01/2025
We staked esigangeni ibus ifile u driver ulibone from Montrose ukuthi ibus alikho ryt he supposed to call ese Montrose ukuze maybe lisihlangabeze halfway,sihlezi esigangeni ku dangerous silinde ibus e ... We staked esigangeni ibus ifile u driver ulibone from Montrose ukuthi ibus alikho ryt he supposed to call ese Montrose ukuze maybe lisihlangabeze halfway,sihlezi esigangeni ku dangerous silinde ibus esingazi nokuthi lofika Nini.

All bus stations and stops in Durban and Johannesburg

Here is a map with all coach stations in Durban and Johannesburg. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Durban to Johannesburg? Compare all modes of transports from Durban to Johannesburg.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Durban to Johannesburg

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Durban to Johannesburg. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Durban to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Durban Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Durban Johannesburg bus trip is available from £12 and takes 9h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £79. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Johannesburg.

How many connections are available for the Durban Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Durban to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 113 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from Durban take?

The quickest coach from Durban to Johannesburg is provided by Eagle Liner and takes 7h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Durban to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Durban at 06:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Durban to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Durban at 22:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Durban Johannesburg route?

Passengers looking to travel from Durban to Johannesburg can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Durban 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: Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Johannesburg from Durban?

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 bus for the Durban Johannesburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Durban 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 travelling 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 Durban to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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