Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Johannesburg

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Next departures for Pretoria to Johannesburg on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Eagle Liner
Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Johannesburg (Park Station)Cheapest
Greyhound
Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
Park Station, 96 Rissik St.Fastest
Big Tree Coaches
PRETORIA
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags
Intercape Mainliner
Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Bezuidenhout Valley- 1 Fourth Street, Albertina Sisulu RoadNo tags
Delta Coaches
Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Johannesburg (Park Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pretoria to Johannesburg.

Average Price$14 - $106Average Duration1h 15m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$22 - $45Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Johannesburg. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day
35mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pretoria to Johannesburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration1h 15m
Number of daily buses81
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance32 miles (51 km)
Latest bus departure9:10pm

Pretoria to Johannesburg Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Johannesburg from Pretoria, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/25
$11
09/26
$11
Today
$12
09/28
$12
09/29
$12
09/30
$12
10/01
$12
10/02
$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of $11

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $74 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pretoria to Johannesburg.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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