How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Johannesburg South start from $18. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Johannesburg South is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 38 miles (61 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Johannesburg South route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress , Jacobs Coaches , Sable Class Transport .

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

The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Johannesburg South at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South generates an estimated 2 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress , with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 11029 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercity Xpress has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.1.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress , with a punctuality rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercity Xpress , with a cleanliness rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pretoria to Johannesburg South from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pretoria to Johannesburg South on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	1h 35m	8:05am	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pretoria to Johannesburg South on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	1h 35m	8:05am	JOHANNESBURG SOUTH - SOUTHGATE MALL MCDONALDS, RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MONDEOR, JOHANNESBURG SOUTH, 2091	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:24 AM SAST.

Get from Pretoria to Johannesburg South

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

38 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,120 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Jacobs Coaches

2/591 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Sable Class Transport

1.5/531 reviews

Staff1.5

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pretoria to Johannesburg South 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Johannesburg South start from $18. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Johannesburg South is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 38 miles (61 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Johannesburg South route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Intercity Xpress, Jacobs Coaches, Sable Class Transport.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Johannesburg South at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South generates an estimated 2 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 11029 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercity Xpress has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercity Xpress, with a punctuality rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Johannesburg South?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercity Xpress, with a cleanliness rating of 3.8 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

$32

12/02

$21

Today

$21

12/04

$20

12/05

$27

12/06

No data

12/07

$21

12/08

$25

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg South was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $32 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg South based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-04.