What is the distance between Johannesburg and Hopetown?

The distance covered from Johannesburg to Hopetown is 547 km (339 miles).

Bus Johannesburg to Hopetown from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Hopetown on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 25m	9:25pm	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h	2:30am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	9:30pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 5m	11:05pm	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	9:30pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Hopetown on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 25m	9:25pm	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 30m	7:00pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	9:30pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 5m	11:05pm	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h	2:30am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Hopetown on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 25m	9:25pm	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 30m	7:00pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	9:30pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 5m	11:05pm	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h	2:30am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Hopetown on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 25m	9:25pm	Hope Town - Caltex Garage, N12 Highway, Hope Town	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 30m	7:00pm	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 30m	9:30pm	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 5m	11:05pm	Hopetown	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h	2:30am	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	No tags

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Get from Johannesburg to Hopetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 55mAverage Duration

545 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,822 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have generally had a pleasant trip with this bus company, despite some issues such as dirty buses, inaccessible toilets, and non-functioning USB ports. However, they appreciate the safe driving and considerate attitude of the drivers on the road. Some minor concerns were raised about breakdowns and unclear communication from the driver in these situations. Overall, customers still view it positively due to their emphasis on safety while driving.

Intercape Johannesburg Hopetown recent customer reviews

Brake down. Driver could inform more clearly. Not a train smash. Overall good because of safe driving.

Reinier B.

April 3, 2023

Besides the bus being dirty, toilet inaccessible, and not all usb ports in a working condition, it was generally a pleasant trip. My driver's attitude on the road was impeccable, always driving in an acceptable manner, regarding the rules of the road, never speeding (like a lot of drivers do,) and being considerate of his passengers, as well as other road users. A true example of a conscientious, well behaved driver.

Thomas H.

March 31, 2023

Terrible. 6 hour breakdown. Arrived 3am instead of 9pm

Sean M.

December 9, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,939 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,124 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9124 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. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Greyhound Johannesburg Hopetown recent customer reviews

The bus is clean and on time, but the some charging points are not working

Amkelani M.

March 6, 2025

Worst experience of my life

Stephan D.

December 24, 2022

APM WC

2/52,709 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/52,990 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2990 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 $43

Big Sky Express Johannesburg Hopetown recent customer reviews

Hi there guys, I was disappointed to come back on a Blue sky bus. The foam on the seats was son thin made the trip really uncomfortable. Other than that, it was a pleasant trip.

Bruce M.

June 12, 2025

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Hopetown by bus

What is the distance between Johannesburg and Hopetown?
The distance covered from Johannesburg to Hopetown is 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

11-15

$35

11-16

$33

Today

$33

11-18

$33

11-19

$33

11-20

$33

11-21

$41

11-22

$41

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Hopetown was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $80 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Hopetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercape, Intercity Xpress 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.