How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Kroonstad start from $26. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Kroonstad is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Kroonstad route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Ramalo , Citiliner , Atlantic , Flexi City Connect , Citilink , ilulaBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Kroonstad at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Kroonstad generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citiliner , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Kroonstad from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Kroonstad on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	3:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	1h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	3:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Kroonstad on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	3:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	1h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	1:00pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Kroonstad on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	2h 10m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	1h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 15m	6:15pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Kroonstad on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	2h 10m	3:10pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	1h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	1:00pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Kroonstad on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	1h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 15m	6:15pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	3h 20m	2:50pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Kroonstad on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	1:00pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Cheapest
Bus	6:45pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	1h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	3h 30m	1:00pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	2h 45m	8:30pm	Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:50 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Kroonstad

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Kroonstad. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

193 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $851	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Kroonstad?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Kroonstad

A
Shell Ultra City - Next to N1 Off Ramp
R34, Kroonstad Rural, Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad, 9500, South Africa
Visit page
B
Engen Kroonvaal 1 Stop North
N1, Engen Garage, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,273 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus service received positive feedback for its comfortable and clean buses, as well as friendly staff. However, there were reports of breakdowns that resulted in significant delays.

Intercape Sleepliner Johannesburg Kroonstad recent customer reviews

The bus was on time, arrive earlier than anticipated which is good, cos we only went to Vanderbijlpark. The journey was good

Matshidiso Joyce T.

August 7, 2023

2 hour 10 min trip became an 5 hour 14 min trip , we sat in bus no one came to use informing us why we not leaving The driver were sitting sleeping in his seat the hostess were who know where Later i claimed out and ask why we not leaving and got an comment the bus are broken I asked how long the driver just look at me like i am crazy Later i asked another person from inter ape whats going on and he said they sending an bus from Pretoria to come replace this one but he do not know how long Later an Bakie pulled up and jumped the bus so the battery was flat and the bus could not start Most properly because the driver did not switch of the lights and were sleeping in his seat. Very disappointing trip will never use inter cape again or suggest it to any one i know.

Johan C.

November 8, 2020

the bus was for more then an hour

Michael L.

October 31, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,417 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

According to customer reviews, the service provided by the bus company has received mixed feedback. Some customers have praised the fast and efficient trips from Jhb to Kroonstad, with buses departing before schedule and arriving earlier than expected. However, there are also complaints about disorganized staff who frequently change passengers between buses. Additionally, some customers have experienced difficulties boarding due to a broken lower step on the bus and faced inconvenience when printing tickets in person despite completing online bookings.

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Kroonstad recent customer reviews

The staff is disorganized. They should stop changing passengers from one bus to the other

Xolile D.

October 4, 2022

The trip from Jhb to Kroonstad was fast and efficient. We left park station before departure time and got to our destination before the expected arrival time.

Thabo L.

January 24, 2022

To start off with, the bus had no lower step, the driver said it broke off. This almost made it impossible for me, a physically challenged person to get on board. This was the case with a few elderly people as well. Even though i had done everything online, I was still forced to stand in a que to get my ticket printed. My window could not be closed properly...

Lillian S.

January 13, 2022

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,181 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,106 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,781 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,122 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 11122 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 $31

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Kroonstad recent customer reviews

Terrible experience the bus stank, I was 5 rows from the toilet and it stank all trip long, my seat was also broken, so it was fully reclined back for the whole trip

Ofentse M.

May 20, 2025

I enjoyed nothing. The bus didn't even stop at my bus station. They had to drop me off along the way .I feel very traumatized by this experience as it was first time using a bus. I will never travel with a ever again. I would rather use a taxi.

Bophelo S.

July 26, 2023

When the bus is late we need to be informed

Jeremiah D.

April 5, 2021

Ramalo

2.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Citiliner

3.5/51,969 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.8

Atlantic

Flexi City Connect

2/533 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi1.3

Citilink

1.5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Kroonstad by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Kroonstad start from $26. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Kroonstad is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Kroonstad route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Ramalo, Citiliner, Atlantic, Flexi City Connect, Citilink, ilulaBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Kroonstad at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Kroonstad generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citiliner has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Kroonstad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-02

$28

12-03

$30

Today

$26

12-05

$28

12-06

$28

12-07

$28

12-08

$28

12-09

$29

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Kroonstad was searched and found on Dec 4, 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 Kroonstad, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $130 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kroonstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually APM WC 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.