How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Empangeni start from $21. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Johannesburg to Empangeni?

The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Empangeni is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 295 miles (475 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Citiliner .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Empangeni route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Citiliner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Empangeni at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni generates an estimated 12 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 Johannesburg to Empangeni?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1911 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Empangeni from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	10h 15m	6:15pm	Art and Cultural History Museum	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:36 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Empangeni

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Empangeni. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

295 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $91	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$28 - $61	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Empangeni?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Empangeni

A
Art and Cultural History Museum
Museum and Tourist Office, 42 Turnbull Street
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,269 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the drivers' professionalism and safe driving skills. The journeys were generally on time with friendly staff contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. However, some users noted issues such as insufficient breaks during long trips, uncomfortable seating near toilets, bus changes without notice, and non-functional charging ports.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Empangeni recent customer reviews

Had a very bad experience, departure was delayed by 2 hours. The bus was left us on street between n Empangeni and Richard's Bay- not at the destination.

Nokuthula Nokukhanya M.

December 1, 2025

In these times of living we use phones as means of communication but the charging points on the bus are usb cable for charging but does not cater for c-type cables. I have travelled on city to city bus from Joburg to Durban and it catered for both charging ports c-type and usb.

Theophilus M.

November 2, 2025

The bus departed late from parkstaion...30min late,it sounded unsafe,the toilet was spilling over,commuters were smoking inside ...we were suppose to arrive at 9.30 ended up being passed by buses who left 2hour later than us,21.30 bus reached empangeni at 11 am this was the most horrible experience

Myeni W.

October 30, 2025

Citiliner

3.5/51,968 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Empangeni 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 Johannesburg to Empangeni?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Empangeni start from $21. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Johannesburg to Empangeni?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Empangeni is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 295 miles (475 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Citiliner.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Empangeni route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Empangeni at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni generates an estimated 12 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 Johannesburg to Empangeni?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1911 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Citiliner, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citiliner, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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

12/01

$42

12/02

$36

Today

$31

12/04

$25

12/05

$31

12/06

$44

12/07

$38

12/08

$38

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $301 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Empangeni based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Intercape, Citiliner 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.