What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Jamestown?

It's about 561 km (348 miles) from Johannesburg to Jamestown.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Jamestown?

Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) in Jamestown.

Bus Johannesburg to Jamestown from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Jamestown on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 45m	2:15am	Jamestown (Skulpspruit Garage)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:15pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	1:50am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	1:50am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 40m	2:40am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 50m	2:10am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Jamestown on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 35m	3:20am	Skulpspruit Motors	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:15pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	1:50am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 20m	1:50am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 40m	2:40am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 50m	2:10am	Skulpspruit Motors	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 55m	11:10pm	Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:36 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Jamestown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

561 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,745 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43745 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Intercape Mainliner Express Johannesburg Jamestown recent customer reviews

Was an hour late for arrival

Aubrey W.

December 9, 2024

Bus kept jamming the whole way and in turn arrived 3 hours later

Rapture M.

August 13, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,220 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10220 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Jamestown recent customer reviews

Good afternoon sir or madam thanks for asking yes the trip was ok but my son wen he get the on the road have e problem. They robb he took the. Phone now wen he get to the bus have now phone she can produce the ticket try whit his I’d but have to pay R100 that was for what because she have the id for the information thanks

Simon M.

January 16, 2025

Was 2 hours late and there was no communication concerning the delay

Tantaswa G.

July 7, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/510,903 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Citiliner

3.5/51,893 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,114 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Citilink

1.5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

Ramalo

2.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Jamestown?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Stops in Jamestown

A - Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Jamestown, ZA by bus

What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Jamestown?
It's about 561 km (348 miles) from Johannesburg to Jamestown.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Jamestown?
Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Jamestown - Skulpspruit Energy VP Garage (N6) in Jamestown.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

$29

11-13

$31

Today

$29

11-15

$30

11-16

$26

11-17

$28

11-18

$26

11-19

$26

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Jamestown, ZA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $76 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Jamestown, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.