How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Tzaneen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Tzaneen start from $31. The average price for this route is around $52. 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 Tzaneen?

The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Tzaneen is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 338 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Tzaneen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Tzaneen at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15am.

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

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Tzaneen generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Johannesburg to Tzaneen from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Tzaneen on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Tzaneen on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Tzaneen on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Tzaneen on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h 50m	5:05pm	Tzaneen - Sasol Garage, Tzaneen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:46 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Tzaneen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

338 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,327 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44327 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 $31

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Tzaneen recent customer reviews

The payment of our travelling bags was too much for me

Nokuthula Octavia M.

June 6, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Tzaneen start from $31. The average price for this route is around $52. 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 Tzaneen?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Tzaneen is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 338 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Tzaneen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Tzaneen?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Tzaneen at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Tzaneen?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Tzaneen generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-04

$67

12-05

$42

Today

$52

12-07

$62

12-08

$67

12-09

$57

12-10

$49

12-11

$66

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Tzaneen was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $74 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Tzaneen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-12-10.