Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and kind bus drivers, comfortable seating with onboard toilets, and a generally satisfying travel experience. However, there are some areas for improvement mentioned across reviews such as ensuring timely departures and arrivals. Additionally, users noted issues like non-functional charging ports on buses and concerns about cleanliness regarding curtains needing washing.
I enjoyed nothing, there's no time management. The bus ended up leaving at 20h00 instead of 18h45, the worse happened.. The bus had a breakdown along the way, we had to wait for a new bus coming from Johannesburg. My ticket said I will arrive 03h45 Am at kokstard but I arrived at 09h00. Eagle liner please improve your services
1 out of 5 stars
Sbongiseni T.
The bus was full people had no seats and lot of towns were in one place. Very bad experience
1 out of 5 stars
Nwabisa H.
Dislike:
1.
Bus traveled from Montrose to Kokstad without stopping, humans need to relieve themselves after all.
According to 13 reviews, Intercity Xpress received a 2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$24
There was a window that didn’t close the whole journey, the drivers were switching on the heater too high, or either too cold a complete imbalance and not ticking to departure time
2 out of 5 stars
Namhl N.
I bought intercity tickets for my trip but I ended up using eagle liner and no communication was sent to me that they is a change and I strongly believe prices are not the same
1 out of 5 stars
Kenny M.
Bus was on time, it was clean and staff were friendly. The toilet did strongly smell of urine
Passengers have praised the friendly and professional staff, as well as the overall comfort of their journeys with Intercape Budgetliner. However, some reviews mention issues such as non-functioning charging points and a strong odor from bus toilets. Additionally, there were reports of delays in Johannesburg without proper communication or apologies for extended stops during travel.
You overbooked, the bus was full. We ended up on brown bus that I did not booked, I paid for 3 seat only to get two seats, intercape needs to do something. I love your buses I have been a costumer for a very long time but sometimes you fail us.
1 out of 5 stars
Lolwethu M.
Bus got burned the air conditioner pipes busted lot of water came out one of the passengers got burned and the drivers were rude they couldn't even give us an update and we were three hours late.
1 out of 5 stars
Abongile M.
I have still not received my cancelation refund,Even though I have paid cancelation fee,and followed the relevant procedure,as per your policy
Based on 2396 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at US$21
Based on 54 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Luvalo Brothers Transport ticket prices on this trip start at US$23
Based on 113 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Tree ticket prices on this trip start at US$24
Based on 3696 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Delta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at US$22
According to the users, Greyhound drivers are noted for their friendliness and discipline. However, there have been reports of issues with bathroom cleanliness and non-functional charging points on some buses. Additionally, maintaining punctuality is highlighted as an area needing attention by multiple reviewers.
Citiliner Plus Johannesburg Kokstad recent customer reviews
The drivers were very friendly and disciplined. But I always have the issue with the bathroom 🚻 because people do number 2 and it becomes a problem for people sitting at back. If it can be announced before the departure. I also saw the cockroaches 🪳 in the bus, some seats charging points were not working.
5 out of 5 stars
Babalwa Faith M.
Greyhound staff and management could y'all please prioritize time! Time is money and time is very important.
3 out of 5 stars
Xola P.
The attitude of the driver was worse than anything I've seen before. He passed Kokstad and went straight to Matatiele without any word. Despite people requesting to get off, he continued without any response. Upon coming back, he passes Kokstad again and went to Engine garage to fill up the bus. When we requested to get off he refused and said he will only stop at Mt Curry Inn. This is two hours later, when we passed Kokstad the 1st time it was 03h00 and we only got off at 05h10. Please assist with corrective measures
Based on 2643 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at US$33
Based on 776 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Vilamora ticket prices on this trip start at US$38
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What's the distance between Johannesburg and Kokstad by coach?
The journey from Johannesburg to Kokstad by coach covers an approximate distance of 312 miles (503 km).
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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Kokstad was searched and found on 20 Sept 2025 with a price of US$20
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You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kokstad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-09-20.
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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Kokstad was searched and found on 20 Sept 2025 with a price of US$20
