How far is Gaborone from Johannesburg?

About 171 miles (276 km) separate Gaborone and Johannesburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Gaborone to Johannesburg leave from Gaborone and arrive at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum Africa, Wonder Cave, Johannesburg Zoo, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and Soweto.

Bus Gaborone to Johannesburg from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gaborone to Johannesburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station)	7h 50m	2:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station)	7h 50m	2:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station)	7h 50m	2:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station)	8h 30m	3:00pm	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Intercape Office, Queens Road (Shell Kudu Service Station)	8h 30m	3:00pm	O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Bus & Coach Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:16 PM CAT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gaborone 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 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

170 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $56	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$39 - $56	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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Intercape

3.5/543,764 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers generally appreciate the clean and comfortable buses, along with friendly and professional staff. Many highlight smooth rides and punctuality as positive aspects of their travel experience. However, some travelers noted a lack of Wi-Fi on international routes, which they found inconvenient for staying connected during long journeys.

Intercape Mainliner Gaborone Johannesburg recent customer reviews

I made friends, the bus driver and conductor were the best. They all had good customer service

Onalenna K.

April 1, 2025

The bus was very clean, driver very polite and his driving is safe. The cabin crew lady was very professional. I would use intercape over and over again.

Mariane M.

January 21, 2025

The bus left Gaborone on time, and we got to Park Station earlier than expected, which was amazing. However, the driver was rude. He could not allow passengers to quickly relieve themselves while dropping off some passengers, which was unpleasant. We only had one recess in Rustenburg.

Mildred B.

January 18, 2025

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, Intercape, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus, Rider Express, Agat

Where are the popular stops in Gaborone and Johannesburg?

Stops in Gaborone

A - Gaborone

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gaborone to Johannesburg by bus

How far is Gaborone from Johannesburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$29

11/14

$29

Today

$29

11/16

$29

11/17

$29

11/18

$29

11/19

$30

11/20

$35

The cheapest trip from Gaborone to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $45 for a bus ticket from Gaborone to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-17.