What is the distance between Hopetown and Johannesburg?

The distance between Hopetown and Johannesburg is approximately 547 km (339 miles).

Bus Hopetown to Johannesburg from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hopetown to Johannesburg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	9h	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	8h 30m	7:45am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Fastest
Bus	11:15pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	9h	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	9h	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Hopetown to Johannesburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	8h 40m	8:55am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Total Garage	8h 15m	9:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	9h 5m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Hopetown	8h 55m	9:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	8h 30m	12:35pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags

Next departures for Hopetown to Johannesburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	8h 40m	8:55am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Total Garage	8h 15m	9:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	9h 5m	9:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Hopetown	8h 55m	9:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	8h 30m	12:35pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:07 PM SAST.

Get from Hopetown to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

545 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,790 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers appreciate this bus service and consider it their go-to option. However, there are concerns about consistent delays that affect the punctuality and value for money.

Intercape Mainliner Express Hopetown Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The bus was very early which I was impressed about and what I didn't like was the toilets were very smelly

Siyabulela M.

August 24, 2024

Needs to start arriving on time or charge less... I pay a lot for a certain time yet I could pay less due to the bus being late all the time.

Yana G.

March 8, 2023

It's the only bus service I will book with thanks

Wentzel V.

October 12, 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,119 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Intercity Xpress

3/510,922 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10922 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $39

Intercity Xpress Hopetown Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Bus driver took my ticket even though my name was not on his list I ended up on the wrong bus rook the wrong trip figured out 4 hours later when we stopped in the wrong town. I had to wait like 10 hours at a garage for the next bus

Andrea J.

April 5, 2025

APM WC

2/52,705 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/52,980 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2980 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Big Sky Express Hopetown Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Hi the departure time was 21:50 but the bus only came 03:00

Vicky C.

November 18, 2024

Very hot inside bus. Cramped space to sit.

Jenny J.

September 25, 2024

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hopetown to Johannesburg by bus

What is the distance between Hopetown and Johannesburg?
The distance between Hopetown and Johannesburg is approximately 547 km (339 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$41

11-15

$34

Today

$34

11-17

$34

11-18

No data

11-19

$41

11-20

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11-21

$34

The cheapest trip from Hopetown to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $104 for a bus ticket from Hopetown to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Intercape 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.