How far is Phalaborwa from Johannesburg?

The distance between Phalaborwa and Johannesburg is around 401 km (249 miles).

Bus Phalaborwa to Johannesburg from US$20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Phalaborwa to Johannesburg on September 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
7:15am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	10h 40m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
7:00am	Phalaborwa	11h 10m	6:10pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Phalaborwa to Johannesburg on September 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
7:15am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	10h 40m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
7:00am	Phalaborwa	11h 10m	6:10pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Phalaborwa to Johannesburg on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
7:15am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	10h 40m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
7:00am	Phalaborwa	11h 10m	6:10pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Phalaborwa to Johannesburg on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
7:15am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	10h 40m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
7:00am	Phalaborwa	11h 10m	6:10pm	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	10h 55m	5:55pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

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Bus Phalaborwa to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28

Average Bus Trip Duration10h 55m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance393 km

Latest bus departure7:20am

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Intercape

3.5/542,615 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Greyhound South Africa

3/58,842 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Customers have expressed their appreciation for the friendly and excellent service provided by the driver. The bus journey from Phalaborwa to Johannesburg was smooth, with passengers noting that communication from the driver was both pleasant and informative.

Citiliner Plus Phalaborwa Johannesburg recent customer reviews

Friendly and Our Driver was excellent!!! Thankyou so much. Bus went well, awsome people on bus.I really have to Thank Our Driver again. From Phalaborwa to Johannesburg

Mick M D.

May 8, 2024

No aircon, no ventilation. Was like a oven from Phalaborwa to Johannesburg. Absolutely unacceptable

Schalk D.

September 18, 2023

Journey was horrible 😢 My luggage lost and I haven't received it yet and I have arrived in My Country Lesotho now.. I am hopeless that I will received it as I since send the Message to the Greyhound help center and till today no reply..I lost My Sports shoe cost R5100 inside the bag and Running kit as I am a Marathon run.

Tsepo M.

August 2, 2023

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How far is Phalaborwa from Johannesburg?
The distance between Phalaborwa and Johannesburg is around 401 km (249 miles).

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

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09-25

US$19

09-26

US$20

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US$20

09-28

US$21

09-29

US$26

09-30

US$24

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US$21

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US$22

The cheapest trip from Phalaborwa to Johannesburg was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$32 for a bus ticket from Phalaborwa to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-09-28.

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