Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 5
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 6
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 7
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 8
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 9
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 10
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 11
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Next departures for East London to Johannesburg on December 12
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EAST LONDON WINDMILL
Johannesburg (Park Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
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East London Windmill Park
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.
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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Johannesburg
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Passengers generally appreciate the comfortable and spacious seating, friendly staff, and punctuality of Intercape bus services. Many reviews highlight the drivers' professionalism and courteous behavior as a positive aspect of their journeys. However, some users have noted issues with non-functional USB ports or phone chargers during trips.
Intercape Mainliner East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I’m very disappointed the bus was late for 7 hours I was rushing to work but I couldn’t no explanation this is very disappointing
1 out of 5 stars
Nomzamo M.
There was a water leakage from the toilet which flowed to the entrance door. I think this was a big minus to me. We only had two breaks, one in Queenstown and the last one in Kroonvaal.
4 out of 5 stars
Mteteleli M.
It was my 1st time on sleepliner,I enjoyed the trip,the drivers were so nice an accommodative aswell
Many users have praised Greyhound for its comfortable seating, punctuality, and friendly staff. The buses are often on time, providing a smooth travel experience with working amenities like charging ports and toilets. However, some travelers noted issues such as overly cold air conditioning and occasional delays without explanations.
Greyhound East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The trip was horrible experience from East London to Johannesburg. There were next to none stop overs for stretch or nourishment. Drivers treat passengers like non human beings, chasing destination times. I think they (Greyhound) and others must start teaching drivers about the importance of customer service.
2 out of 5 stars
Obakeng J.
Service perfect, but the accident we encountered was inevitable, I choose greyhound any day
5 out of 5 stars
Delphina C.
It arrived on time , that’s what I enjoyed most . What I didn’t enjoy is that one of the driver was rude .
Passengers have noted that the buses are generally on time and provide comfortable seating, creating a pleasant travel experience. However, there were instances where passengers from different buses boarded the same vehicle, which may indicate some organizational challenges.
APMWC East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
Initially I was happy, the bus arrived on time at East London pick up point, was clean and comfy. And we had to wait for over an hour in Queenstown for another that we were told get on. That bus was old, no charging port worked, the seats were uncomfortable and my seat belt did not even work. Eventually we got to JHB over 2 hours later than scheduled time.
1 out of 5 stars
Mkhululi V.
We were moved from one bus to another more than 2 times. In Bloem, the driver did not know the directions around Bloem, had to go back, for us who were going to Joburg to be moved to another bus
1 out of 5 stars
Aphole J.
The bus driver had attitude. He turned off the heater and it was cold until we reached our destination
Passengers have highlighted the comfort of the buses and appreciated cautious driving. However, there were consistent mentions of delays in departure and arrival times, which were not communicated to passengers effectively. Additionally, some users noted issues with charging points that need attention for a smoother travel experience.
Delta Coaches East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
No i didn't the bus was late when it was was supposed to pick us up and we were asked to get of the bus to another one but the other bus was full and we had to wait outside for 2 hours when it was raining
2 out of 5 stars
Xilaveko S.
Horrible horrible, the bus stopped in the middle of nowhere and I had to take out money to bolt the rest of the way, we waited for almost 2hrs and no one seemed to care!
1 out of 5 stars
Chulumanco M.
What a miserable travel it was. Bus was so cold and the driver was very rude. I would never use this bus service again. I regret it and I should have taken the pricing as a red flag.
According to user feedback, the bus service is praised for its punctuality and friendly drivers. Additionally, passengers appreciate the cleanliness of the buses and find the seats comfortable with a well-maintained heater ensuring warmth throughout their journey.
Big Sky East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The bus was very clean. It has comfortable seats and the heater was on the whole night.
5 out of 5 stars
Thimna N.
We changed busses twice, kept on being stuck on the road, was actually 5hours late for my arrival
1 out of 5 stars
Simnikiwe M.
The bus was 3hours late and it was very cold .toilets are not clean
Based on 35 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at $20
Flexi City Connect East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The bus is different to what is shown on the system 😕,,, school bus no heat no aircons lights nothing
1 out of 5 stars
Thembi M.
The windows couldn’t properly close so we were cold for the whole 16 hours. There was not much leg room and no charging pots but when I booked it said there were charging ports (charging outlets). The bus would wait longer than expected at bus stations or garages. The whole trip was a MESS. Being in such a bus for 16 hours was horrible honestly. (Ramalo coaches as partner to Flexi)
InterCity Xpress is praised for its punctuality, cleanliness, and comfortable seating arrangements. Many users appreciated the professional service provided by both drivers and staff. However, some reviews mentioned issues such as non-functional toilets or charging ports not working during trips. A few passengers also noted that certain drivers could improve their communication with travelers to enhance the overall experience.
Intercity Xpress East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The driver was rude , we only had only two stops for 10minutes in a 15 hours drive which was not enough, the bus was smelling.
1 out of 5 stars
Sindiswa Gloria M.
I enjoyed everything intercity Xpress, the drivers check on their passengers before departure and I was actually impressed cz it was my first time going on a long distance on the 3rd October and I used the same bus to return 10th October but my return trip after switching to the driver the other one was speeding and that actually woke me up on my sleep my stomach couldn’t take it in
3 out of 5 stars
Nomhle S.
The bus stuck sometime around 2am and only started moving around 5. What shocked me was that the bus driver said that the bus had this problem had this problem the day before. If it had this problem why was it not fixed? Are there no other buses that we could have been fetched with? We got to Joburg sometime after half 8 imagine??
Customers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and professional staff. The drivers are attentive to passengers' needs, contributing to a pleasant journey overall. However, there were occasional mentions of delays in previous trips and some buses needing cleaning or temperature adjustments for comfort.
Eagle Liner East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I was at the station @ 5 while the bus was living. It did not stop for me. I had to follow to KWT. The bus suppose to arrive @ 6:20 am but it arrived past 8. It was inconvenient. The driving was excellent.
2 out of 5 stars
Nandipha G.
the bus was on time, very warm throughout the whole night and it arrived a few minutes before arrival time.
5 out of 5 stars
Kamukgelo H.
They never make it on time, I took it to JHB it was an hour late, I took it back to East London it was 3 hours late.
Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the seats. Milta Coaches ticket prices on this trip start at $32
Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Citilink ticket prices on this trip start at $24
Citilink East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The bus stops at way too many stations. Too many exchanges and the bus was dirty. When i booked it said il arrive in joburg at 05:50 am yet I arrived around 8:am. Departure was 5pm
Users have highlighted the kindness and engaging nature of the drivers, which contributes positively to their travel experience. However, some concerns were noted regarding time management and bus maintenance issues such as noise on bumpy roads and cleanliness due to cockroaches. Additionally, passengers expressed a desire for more frequent stops during long journeys.
ilulaBus East London Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I didn't enjoy their speed,they don't stop for passengers to stretch legs and to go to the toilets 😔
3 out of 5 stars
Zethu M.
The bus came late, it broked down in Queenstown, it had no heater, and when we arrived in JHB it didnt get in the Park station...
1 out of 5 stars
Yav M.
Terrible . The bus departed late in East London and took us to queenstown to switch buses cause in the bus we were mixed Johannesburg and Cape Town.There was a sprinter that also carried people who are also going to joburg. When we got to Queenstown the bus that was supposed to take us to joburg was broken down and was being fixed in front of us we waited in Queenstown from 8pm till 03:00 am in the morning for the mechanic to fix it .The bus that we were supposed to take to joburg was already having passengers so when we people from East London arrived we were plenty in numbers and would not fit into the bus . we tried to call the iLula people from East London which they responded to our calls with attitudes and we have resulted in calling the police .We took pictures of the bus registration .When the mechanic was done fixing from 8pm -3am they loaded the bus with an overload of people some were standing as there’s no seating space .I couldn’t board the bus as it’s full and not in good condition.We stood the whole morning with the police that returned the ilula bus that left us and did an over load of passengers and we stayed in Queenstown from yesterday 8pm -14h00 in the afternoon with no communication just silence .
A good way to travel this route is with Webber Coaches buses. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $83 and the shortest trip taking about 825. Webber Coaches gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London 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 East London to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg start from $20. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 East London to Johannesburg?
The average bus trip duration from East London to Johannesburg is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 470 miles (759 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the East London to Johannesburg route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Johannesburg at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from East London to Johannesburg generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from East London to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Johannesburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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
12/03
$23
12/04
$34
Today
$25
12/06
$22
12/07
$22
12/08
$22
12/09
$24
12/10
$24
The cheapest trip from East London to Johannesburg was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $22
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $63 for a bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.