Find coaches from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA

Next departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Bethlehem on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Big Sky
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut StreetCheapest
Big Sky
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Wimpy Bar, Engen 1 Stop, Johan Blignaut StreetFastest

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Get from Johannesburg to Bethlehem

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The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 10mAverage duration
230 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration15h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:00
Distance229 km

Johannesburg to Bethlehem Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Bethlehem, ZA

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bethlehem cost?

    The bus ticket price from Johannesburg to Bethlehem starts at US$30. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Johannesburg to Bethlehem is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Bethlehem?

    The average travel time between Johannesburg and Bethlehem is around 15h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 228 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Johannesburg and Bethlehem?

    The number of buses from Johannesburg to Bethlehem can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Johannesburg to Bethlehem by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Johannesburg to Bethlehem?

    When taking the bus from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, you can travel comfortably and safely with Big Sky, Intercape.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Bethlehem?

    Buses travelling between Johannesburg and Bethlehem leave from O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg or Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station and arrive at Bethlehem.

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

Best price found
28/10
US$31
29/10
US$28
Today
US$45
31/10
US$45
01/11
US$26
02/11
US$26
03/11
US$26
04/11
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Bethlehem, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-11-01.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Johannesburg to Bethlehem will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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