How much is the bus ticket from Volksrust to Johannesburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Volksrust to Johannesburg start from $16. The average price for this route is around $21. 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 Volksrust to Johannesburg?

The average bus travel time from Volksrust to Johannesburg is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 225 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Volksrust to Johannesburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner , Intercape , Intercity Xpress .

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

The earliest bus departs from Volksrust to Johannesburg at 8:10am. And the latest bus departs at 4:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Volksrust to Johannesburg generates an estimated 6 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 Volksrust to Johannesburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Volksrust to Johannesburg from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Volksrust to Johannesburg on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	3h 25m	11:35am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Volksrust - Engen Garage, 19 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, Volksrust, 2470	4h 10m	7:40pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	4h	3:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Volksrust to Johannesburg on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	3h 25m	11:35am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Volksrust - Engen Garage, 19 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, Volksrust, 2470	4h 10m	7:40pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	4h	3:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Volksrust to Johannesburg on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	3h 25m	11:35am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Volksrust - Engen Garage, 19 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, Volksrust, 2470	4h 10m	7:40pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	4h	3:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Next departures for Volksrust to Johannesburg on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	3h 25m	11:35am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Volksrust - Engen Garage, 19 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, Volksrust, 2470	4h 10m	7:40pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Volksrust - Engen Garage	4h	3:30pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Volksrust - Engen Midway Service Centre, 13 Dr Nelson Mandela Dr, 2470	3h 30m	7:50pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:54 PM SAST.

Get from Volksrust to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

225 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

3/510,431 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Users have noted that the Eagle Liner bus was comfortable, well-air-conditioned, and arrived on time at Johannesburg Park Station. However, some concerns were raised about multiple stops during the journey and a lack of assistance with luggage when changing buses. Additionally, there were reports of no Wi-Fi access compared to other services.

Eagle Liner Volksrust Johannesburg recent customer reviews

The Eagle Liner was perfectly air conditioned and it arrived on time at Johannesburg Park Station for our connecting trip to East London.

Zulukabongelani M.

November 4, 2025

They don’t keep time! We were meant to leave 08:10 we left 08:40! And there’s 2 unnecessary stops!

Zamaphisa M.

September 30, 2025

Today's trip was bad the bus came late n got delayed along the way was not impressed at all plz attend to that otherwise I'm looking forward to another trip 😀

Valentia Winnie N.

July 18, 2025

Intercape

3.5/544,305 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/511,136 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Volksrust to Johannesburg 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 Volksrust to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Volksrust to Johannesburg start from $16. The average price for this route is around $21. 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 Volksrust to Johannesburg?
The average bus travel time from Volksrust to Johannesburg is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 225 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Volksrust to Johannesburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Volksrust to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Volksrust to Johannesburg at 8:10am. And the latest bus departs at 4:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Volksrust to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Volksrust to Johannesburg generates an estimated 6 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 Volksrust to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Volksrust to Johannesburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Volksrust to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Volksrust to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12-04

$21

12-05

$21

Today

$21

12-07

$21

12-08

$21

12-09

No data

12-10

No data

12-11

$21

The cheapest trip from Volksrust to Johannesburg was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $61 for a bus ticket from Volksrust to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-07.

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.