Busbud recommends taking the shuttle from Johannesburg to Welkom
Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Welkom. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Intercape receives praise for its clean buses and professional drivers, with many travelers enjoying their comfortable and timely journeys. However, some users have mentioned concerns about staff attitude and the size of seats being too small for larger individuals. Overall, Intercape is appreciated for providing a safe travel experience.
I enjoy everything about my trip, intercape is always professional, and the hospitality is on point.
5 out of 5 stars
Mpendulo S.
My bus got changed. I booked a ticket with intercape mainliner and got another bus that was uncomfortable and hot !
2 out of 5 stars
Paballo M.
Apart from the comfort and the friendly drivers, I would really say the bus takes unnecessary long routes. From Joburg to welkom for 5h50 is really absurd. And the trip arrived 30 mins later then it was supposed to. It delayed departure from every stop.
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting friendly drivers and clean buses that were on time. However, some users encountered issues with ticket registration errors and an unpleasant smell in the bus. Additionally, there was feedback about a staff member at the station being unhelpful when announcing departures.
According to multiple reviews, there have been reports of cockroaches on the bus, including instances where they walk on passengers. Customers express their dissatisfaction and request that the buses be fumigated. Additionally, some customers mention negative experiences such as being forced to wait outside the station due to a different bus being brought in and an old man being left behind at Vireeniging without any assistance from the driver.
Users have shared positive feedback about the bus service, highlighting the clean and fresh-smelling buses, friendly and helpful drivers, convenient charging ports on seats, and timely departures. However, there are some mentions of late arrivals despite boarding on time. Overall satisfaction with comfort is evident in multiple reviews.
Big Sky Johannesburg Welkom recent customer reviews
My trip was good. We didn't encounter any problems. And i loved that the bus was clean, and smelled fresh. I was sitting near the toilet but there was no bad smell. And we left on time and arrived on time.
5 out of 5 stars
Palesa M.
The bus is comfortable. I love the charging portals on the sits...very convenient. The bus does not keep time at all. It's always late
4 out of 5 stars
Angela M.
I enjoyed everything, from the condition of the bus to the service and help from the drivers. Keep up the great service
Users have mentioned that the trip was comfortable and appreciated the friendly and helpful driver. However, there were consistent reports of delays, with one bus departing two hours late from Johannesburg due to a breakdown during the journey.
The journey was okay but there was a delay in pulling out resulting in a late arrival to my destination and of course my picking up transport time was disrupted
4 out of 5 stars
Nomsa M.
Bus was delayed. Head office customer care wasn’t picking up calls. Next bus was to go out 4 hours later. No communication from the company. Totally unhappy.
1 out of 5 stars
Relebohile R.
The trip was comfortable the only issue was that we were 2 hours late as the bus departed late and we had a breakdown during our trip. But the driver was really friendly and helpful.
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 2.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at US$32
Based on 2427 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$25
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Welkom
What's the distance between Johannesburg and Welkom by coach?
The journey from Johannesburg to Welkom by coach covers an approximate distance of 147 miles (237 km).
How can I get from Johannesburg to Welkom without driving?
You can reach Welkom from Johannesburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
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The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Welkom was searched and found on 26 Sept 2025 with a price of US$15
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Welkom as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17, which is on 2025-09-29.
Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.
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Busbud recommends taking the shuttle from Johannesburg to Welkom
The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Welkom was searched and found on 26 Sept 2025 with a price of US$15
