Bus Tickets from Grahamstown to Johannesburg

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TodayAug 8
from US$28
TomorrowAug 9
from US$25
SunAug 10
from US$31
MonAug 11
from US$31
TueAug 12
from US$30
WedAug 13
from US$30
ThuAug 14
FriAug 15

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Grahamstown
    Departure location: Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Grahamstown
    Departure location: Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Grahamstown
    Departure location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Grahamstown
    Departure location: Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Grahamstown
    Departure location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Johannesburg
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Grahamstown - Johannesburg

  1. How far is Grahamstown from Johannesburg?

    The distance between Grahamstown and Johannesburg is around 804 km (499 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grahamstown to Johannesburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street, in Grahamstown, and end it at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-06
US$28
08-07
US$26
Today
US$26
08-09
US$23
08-10
US$29
08-11
US$29
08-12
US$27
08-13
US$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Grahamstown to Johannesburg was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of US$23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Grahamstown to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-08-09.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Grahamstown and Johannesburg!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Grahamstown to Johannesburg.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Grahamstown to Johannesburg.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Grahamstown to Johannesburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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