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, Eagle Liner or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

£20

tomorrow

£24

Thursday

£18

Friday

£18

Saturday

£20

Sunday

£20

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercity Xpress	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£47	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercity Xpress	14h 5m	18:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	08:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Basic	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 18:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Citiliner	13h 50m	19:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Basic	£28	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 19:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	16h 34m	14:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:49	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 14:15:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 16:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£27	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 17:45:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£24	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercity Xpress	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/02/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
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 07/02/2026 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/02/2026 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£43	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/02/2026 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	13h 0m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:30	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from City to City goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Eagle Liner	14h 5m	16:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Citiliner	13h 50m	17:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	07:35	Grahamstown	Bus Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 17:45:00 to Bus Stop, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Intercape	16h 35m	12:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	04:50	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 12:15:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	15h 35m	17:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	09:05	Grahamstown	Frontier Country Hotel	Economy	£34	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 17:30:00 to Frontier Country Hotel, Grahamstown (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown is £17 on 16/02/2026. 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 17 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Grahamstown.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 69 coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Grahamstown, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress that travel 12 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Grahamstown in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Coach	12:15
Latest Coach	17:45
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	803.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Citiliner and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Johannesburg to Grahamstown

Every day, 12 buses from 5 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 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£20

Wednesday 04/02

£23

Thursday 05/02

£27

Friday 06/02

£18

Saturday 07/02

£20

Sunday 08/02

£20

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£21

Wednesday 11/02

£22

Thursday 12/02

£19

Friday 13/02

£19

Saturday 14/02

£25

Sunday 15/02

£25

Monday 16/02

£17

Tuesday 17/02

£19

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£22

Friday 20/02

£22

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

£18

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

£18

Wednesday 25/02

£22

Thursday 26/02

£18

Friday 27/02

£22

Saturday 28/02

£19

Sunday 01/03

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 £18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Grahamstown. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

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.

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.

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Coach Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

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 £17 and takes 13h 0m. 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 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £57. 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 12 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 City to City and takes 13h 0m. 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 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 17:45. 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, 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 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, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Johannesburg and Grahamstown change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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!