Bus and Coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Grahamstown from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today

£28

tomorrow

£35

Sunday

£27

Monday

£35

Tuesday

£27

Wednesday

£27

Thursday

£35

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
APM	12h 0m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£53	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel		Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
	Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel		Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 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
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
APM	12h 0m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
APM	12h 0m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	19h 25m	22:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	17:25	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 22:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
APM	12h 0m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£53	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£27	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 16:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	13h 5m	18:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Basic	£33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
APM	12h 0m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:00	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£36	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 18:00:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Big Sky Intercity	19h 25m	22:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	17:25	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 22:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
APM	12h 0m	18:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:00	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£44	A Bus from APM goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown via Jamestown, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 40m
  
  0
  
  18:45
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  03:20
  
  Jamestown
  Skulpspruit Motors
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 18:45:00 to Skulpspruit Motors, Jamestown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
- Intercape
  
  4h 50m
  
  0
  
  03:35
  
  Jamestown
  VP Energy Garage
  
  08:25
  
  Grahamstown
  Frontier Country Hotel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from VP Energy Garage, Jamestown (South Africa) at 12/12/2025 03:35:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is £22 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 54 coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown, with 27 offers.

Facts about coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Eagle Liner that travel 11 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Coach	12:15
Latest Coach	22:00
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	803.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, APM, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner, City to City and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest coach connections from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Every day, 11 buses from 7 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Grahamstown: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£28

Saturday 06/12

£35

Sunday 07/12

£27

Monday 08/12

£39

Tuesday 09/12

£27

Wednesday 10/12

£27

Thursday 11/12

£37

Friday 12/12

£37

Saturday 13/12

£22

Sunday 14/12

£23

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£23

Wednesday 17/12

£37

Thursday 18/12

£23

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£32

Sunday 21/12

£23

Monday 22/12

£32

Tuesday 23/12

£23

Wednesday 24/12

£23

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£28

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

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

With a price starting from £22, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, with £27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

These are the most booked bus companies between Johannesburg to Grahamstown from our users.

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Johannesburg to Grahamstown:

Cheapest Price	£28
Fastest Coach	14h 5m
Earliest Coach	16:30
Last Coach	16:30
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Grahamstown

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Johannesburg and Grahamstown.

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

Frontier Country Hotel

Bathurst St 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown? Or which bus companies serve the route Johannesburg to Grahamstown? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Grahamstown bus

How much does a Johannesburg - Grahamstown coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg - Grahamstown bus trip is available from £22 and takes 14h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Johannesburg to Grahamstown is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £68. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Grahamstown from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is provided by APM and takes 12h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £54. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

The earliest bus to Grahamstown departs from Johannesburg at 12:15. 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

The latest bus to Grahamstown departs from Johannesburg at 22:00. 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 Johannesburg - Grahamstown route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg and Grahamstown?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown from Johannesburg?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Johannesburg Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg Grahamstown 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 Johannesburg to Grahamstown on your planned travel date.

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

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 Johannesburg and to Grahamstown

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