Coach Grahamstown to Johannesburg from £20

Which bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg is the best?

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

today

£20

tomorrow

£30

Sunday

£20

Monday

£28

Tuesday

£22

Wednesday

£22

Thursday

£30

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	12h 30m	16:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	05:20	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from APM goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 16:50:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
APM	12h 40m	16:40	Grahamstown	Kimberley Hall	05:20	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from APM goes from Kimberley Hall, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 16:40:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	18:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Intercape	13h 30m	18:30	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 18:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	16h 35m	15:10	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	07:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Basic	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 15:10:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	14h 20m	18:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:45	Johannesburg	Park Station		Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 18:25:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
	Intercape	16h 35m	15:10	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	07:45	Johannesburg	Park Station		Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:10:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	12h 40m	16:40	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	05:20	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 16:40:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	18:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
City to City	12h 30m	19:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 19:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	13h 30m	18:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Citiliner	13h 35m	18:55	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	13h 30m	18:30	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	14h 20m	18:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:25:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	18:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Citiliner	13h 35m	18:55	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 20m	09:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	06:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 09:45:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	18:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Intercape	13h 30m	18:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Intercape	16h 35m	15:10	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	07:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 15:10:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Citiliner	13h 35m	18:55	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	18:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
City to City	12h 30m	19:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 19:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	14h 20m	18:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:25:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Intercape	13h 30m	18:30	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:30:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Citiliner	13h 35m	18:55	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	16h 35m	15:10	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	07:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 15:10:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	14h 20m	18:25	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	08:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:25:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Eagle Liner	13h 25m	18:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:35:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Citiliner	13h 35m	18:55	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:55:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	20h 20m	09:45	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	06:05	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 09:45:00 to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Grahamstown to Johannesburg is £20 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Grahamstown 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches from Grahamstown to Johannesburg. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Grahamstown and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 38 coaches from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Grahamstown and Johannesburg, with 2 offers.

All facts for Grahamstown to Johannesburg bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel daily 8 times by bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg in one click. Book your Grahamstown to Johannesburg bus ticket starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus	£20
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Coach	15:10
Latest Coach	18:55
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	803.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner, City to City and Big Sky Intercity

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Grahamstown to Johannesburg?

Every day, 8 buses from 7 coach companies leave Grahamstown for Johannesburg. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£20

Saturday 06/12

£30

Sunday 07/12

£20

Monday 08/12

£28

Tuesday 09/12

£22

Wednesday 10/12

£22

Thursday 11/12

£31

Friday 12/12

£23

Saturday 13/12

£21

Sunday 14/12

£30

Monday 15/12

£30

Tuesday 16/12

£21

Wednesday 17/12

£20

Thursday 18/12

£21

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£24

Sunday 21/12

£21

Monday 22/12

£24

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

£20

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£29

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

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

With a price starting from £20, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Grahamstown to Johannesburg. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, with £20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £45.

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

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All bus stations and stops in Grahamstown and Johannesburg

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

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

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

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

How much does a Grahamstown Johannesburg coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Grahamstown Johannesburg bus trip is available from £20 and takes 12h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £57. 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 Grahamstown Johannesburg route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Grahamstown to Johannesburg is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Johannesburg from Grahamstown take?

The quickest coach from Grahamstown to Johannesburg is provided by APM and takes 12h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Grahamstown to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus to Johannesburg departs from Grahamstown at 15:10. 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 Grahamstown to Johannesburg?

The latest bus to Johannesburg departs from Grahamstown at 18:55. 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 Grahamstown Johannesburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Grahamstown and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Grahamstown 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, APM and Eagle Liner.

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

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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Grahamstown and to Johannesburg

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