Coach Empangeni to Johannesburg from £13

Which bus from Empangeni to Johannesburg is the best?

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

today

£14

tomorrow

£14

Friday

£15

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£13

Monday

£14

Tuesday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 18/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	11h 25m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	07:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 18/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 19/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	11h 25m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	07:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 19/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 20/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	11h 25m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	07:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 20/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	11h 25m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	07:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 21/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	11h 25m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	07:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 22/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	12h 20m	07:30	Empangeni	Bus Stop	19:50	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 07:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 23/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 15m	09:55	Empangeni	Bus Stop	18:10	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 09:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 24/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	11h 25m	18:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Intercape	10h 40m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	06:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Intercape	11h 25m	19:35	Empangeni	Bus Stop	07:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Empangeni (South Africa) at 24/03/2026 19:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 25/03/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Empangeni to Johannesburg is £13 on 22/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Empangeni 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Empangeni to Johannesburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Empangeni and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 32 coaches from Empangeni to Johannesburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Empangeni and Johannesburg, with 9 offers.

All facts for Empangeni to Johannesburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel daily 5 times by bus from Empangeni to Johannesburg in one click. Book your Empangeni to Johannesburg bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	8h 15m
Earliest Coach	09:55
Latest Coach	19:35
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	474.5 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Empangeni to Johannesburg?

Every day, 5 buses from 3 coach companies leave Empangeni for Johannesburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

£14

Thursday 19/03

£14

Friday 20/03

£15

Saturday 21/03

£14

Sunday 22/03

£13

Monday 23/03

£14

Tuesday 24/03

£13

Wednesday 25/03

£14

Thursday 26/03

£17

Friday 27/03

£24

Saturday 28/03

£24

Sunday 29/03

£24

Monday 30/03

£24

Tuesday 31/03

£24

Wednesday 01/04

£24

Thursday 02/04

£24

Friday 03/04

£20

Saturday 04/04

£20

Sunday 05/04

£24

Monday 06/04

£24

Tuesday 07/04

£19

Wednesday 08/04

£19

Thursday 09/04

£13

Friday 10/04

£13

Saturday 11/04

£13

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Empangeni to Johannesburg

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

With a price starting from £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Empangeni to Johannesburg. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Empangeni to Johannesburg, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

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

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

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

Intercape from Empangeni to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	10h 40m
Earliest Coach	18:35
Last Coach	19:35
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	17/03/2026

In total 3 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.

All bus stations and stops in Empangeni and Johannesburg

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

Museum & Tourist Office

Turnbull St

Dunne Rd

Dunne Rd 26

Bus Stop

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Coach Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

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 Empangeni to Johannesburg? Compare all modes of transports from Empangeni to Johannesburg.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Empangeni 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Empangeni Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Empangeni Johannesburg bus trip is available from £13 and takes 8h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £19. 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 Empangeni Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Empangeni to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from Empangeni take?

The quickest coach from Empangeni to Johannesburg is provided by Intercity Xpress and takes 8h 15m. 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Empangeni at 09:55. 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Empangeni at 19:35. 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 Empangeni Johannesburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Empangeni and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Empangeni 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, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity.

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

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 Empangeni 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 Empangeni 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Empangeni to Johannesburg?

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 5 daily trips between Empangeni and Johannesburg. 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 Empangeni to Johannesburg?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Empangeni and to Johannesburg

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