What is the distance between Johannesburg South and Durban?

The distance between Johannesburg South and Durban is approximately 500 km (310 miles).

Bus from Johannesburg South to Durban starting at $25 | Compare & Save up to 59%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg South to Durban on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:10am	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	8h 50m	5:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10am	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	9h 5m	5:15pm	Durban (Beachfront)	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg South to Durban on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:10am	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	8h 50m	5:00pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10am	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	9h 5m	5:15pm	Durban (Beachfront)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:00 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg South to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

498 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercity Xpress

3/510,939 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and welcoming nature of the drivers. Punctuality is consistently appreciated in their feedback. While everything was generally satisfactory, there were mentions that some air conditioning units were not functioning properly during trips.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg South Durban recent customer reviews

All was good, only the aircons some were not working but everything was good, the driver I commend.

Nola N.

December 5, 2024

4 hour delay, no communication overall pathetic service. Will never recommend this company to anyone.

Bruce L.

July 23, 2024

The driver is friendly and welcoming. Also they are always on time.

Ndivhuwo M.

November 28, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg South to Durban by bus

What is the distance between Johannesburg South and Durban?
The distance between Johannesburg South and Durban is approximately 500 km (310 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

$25

11-16

$25

Today

$25

11-18

$28

11-19

$27

11-20

$35

11-21

$38

11-22

$35

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg South to Durban was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $38 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg South to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-19.