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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from East London to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Intercape, IlulaBus or Delta Coaches for the next days.
today
from $22
tomorrow
from $21
Sunday
from $16
Monday
from $20
Tuesday
from $19
Wednesday
from $20
Thursday
from $17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    4:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $22
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $25
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 40m
    0
    4:40 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercity Xpress
    13h 45m
    0
    4:20 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    6:05 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Eagle Liner
    13h 40m
    0
    4:40 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    $21
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    4:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $22
  • City to City
    15h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Intercity Xpress
    13h 45m
    0
    4:20 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    6:05 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    5:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $16
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $22
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • City to City
    15h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $26
  • Intercape
    15h 40m
    0
    2:10 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    5:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $20
  • City to City
    15h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $25
  • Intercape
    15h 40m
    0
    2:10 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    5:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $21
  • City to City
    15h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    16h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $20
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    5:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $21
  • City to City
    15h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    16h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • IlulaBus
    14h 15m
    0
    5:15 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    IlulaBus
    Economy
    $17
  • APM
    15h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $19
  • City to City
    15h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $24
  • Delta Coaches
    13h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Delta Coaches
    Economy
    $29
  • Intercape
    16h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    East London
    Intercape Office Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $32

Frequency of bus connections between East London and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between East London and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 57 daily buses from East London to Johannesburg. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 43 daily coaches between East London and Johannesburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 305 buses from East London to Johannesburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between East London and Johannesburg, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from East London to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, IlulaBus and Delta Coaches that travel 50 times every day by bus from East London to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 11h 45m
Earliest Bus 3:40 AM
Latest Bus 8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 50 Ø
Distance 470.9 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, IlulaBus, Delta Coaches, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM, Big Sky Intercity, City to City, Greyhound South Africa and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from East London to Johannesburg

Every day, 50 buses from 10 bus companies leave East London for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/28/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
Friday 03/28
$26
Saturday 03/29
$21
Sunday 03/30
$20
Monday 03/31
$20
Tuesday 04/01
$19
Wednesday 04/02
$20
Thursday 04/03
$27
Friday 04/04
$20
Saturday 04/05
$16
Sunday 04/06
$20
Monday 04/07
$19
Tuesday 04/08
$20
Wednesday 04/09
$19
Thursday 04/10
$19
Friday 04/11
$19
Saturday 04/12
$19
Sunday 04/13
$19
Monday 04/14
$16
Tuesday 04/15
$22
Wednesday 04/16
$19
Thursday 04/17
$19
Friday 04/18
$19
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from East London to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from East London to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from East London to Johannesburg. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from East London to Johannesburg, with $16. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $76.

How to save money travelling from East London to Johannesburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from East London to Johannesburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from East London to Johannesburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from East London to Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from East London to Johannesburg

These are the most booked bus companies between East London to Johannesburg from our users.

Intercape from East London to Johannesburg

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 13h 45m
Earliest Bus 3:40 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

Delta Coaches from East London to Johannesburg

Delta Coaches

Here you will find the key facts about the Delta Coaches bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 13h 15m
Earliest Bus 4:00 PM
Last Bus 4:15 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

IlulaBus from East London to Johannesburg

IlulaBus

Here you will find the key facts about the IlulaBus bus route East London to Johannesburg:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 11h 45m
Earliest Bus 4:15 PM
Last Bus 8:45 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route East London - Johannesburg

Delta Coaches
Akhona Kantyo, 3/13/2025
Zero Stars: Absolutely Disgusting Experience -Bribes (Bunch of criminals) This was, by far, the worst travel experience I've ever had. The service was disgusting and disappointing, and I would never ... Zero Stars: Absolutely Disgusting Experience -Bribes (Bunch of criminals) This was, by far, the worst travel experience I've ever had. The service was disgusting and disappointing, and I would never recommend this bus company to anyone. Upon boarding, we were ordered to store our bags without any tagging or tracking system. The drivers were arrogant, rude, and lacked basic work ethics. Instead of assistance, they offered intimidation. In Komani, we were told to change buses, but there was no space available. It became clear that the drivers were accepting bribes and allowing people to board without proper bookings. This was shocking and unacceptable. The bus was overloaded from Komani to Bloemfontein, with passengers forced to sit on the floor. To make matters worse, the bathroom was out of order, and we were not allowed to use it, after arguing with the driver he only stopped at Bloemfontein. The lack of professionalism, organization, and basic human decency makes this bus company a hazard to passengers. Avoid them at all costs. I will never use this bus ever.
IlulaBus
Andrie Herbst, 1/4/2025
Once arrived @ the bus station in East london in station , the ilula office made a announcement that we will be traveling with a sprinter to the destination of Queenstown where we will find our taking ... Once arrived @ the bus station in East london in station , the ilula office made a announcement that we will be traveling with a sprinter to the destination of Queenstown where we will find our taking us to JHB but when we arrived @ Queenstown around half past 6 to 7 there was only one bus REG: KH74THGP and we were more then 70 passengers and the bus only takes 55 passengers. We waited until this morning half past 3 where the bus started to drive not even more then 5km then we suddenly got stopped from traffic control offices and they impounded the bus and now we are stranded currently with no option. The drivers of the bus tried calling the boss but they said the boss is not answering and her is not even responding right now
Delta Coaches
Qiqa Ntikinca , 8/16/2024
Firstly the bus was overload others where sitting in the floor, secondly the bus had problems with a tire which the driver knew about but he risked our lives, 3ndly the was no communication on what’s ... Firstly the bus was overload others where sitting in the floor, secondly the bus had problems with a tire which the driver knew about but he risked our lives, 3ndly the was no communication on what’s gonna happen now that they had to stop the bus in the middle of no where and some of us needed to be at work. Lastly the bus had no fucken breaks you guys will kill passengers I believe that all buses are supposed to checked and serviced before departure imagine a distance from EL to GP with a bus that is not stable and has no breaks I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone more especially if you have kids to travel with it can be cheap but I guess it’s best to pay the bigger amount than risking your life.
Delta Coaches
Nasiphi , 8/2/2024

Baddest service remove this bus it will get people killed Department of transport do something please

All bus stations and stops in East London and Johannesburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in East London and Johannesburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from East London to Johannesburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from East London to Johannesburg? Or which bus companies serve the route East London to Johannesburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the East London to Johannesburg bus

How much does a East London Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 14h 15m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from East London to Johannesburg?

This route is offered by 10 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $114. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Johannesburg.

On average, how many connections are available from East London to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the East London to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 50 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from East London to Johannesburg take?

The fastest bus from East London to Johannesburg is offered by IlulaBus and takes 11h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from East London to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from East London starts at 3:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from East London to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from East London for Johannesburg starts at 8:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the East London Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from East London to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, IlulaBus and Delta Coaches. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between East London and Johannesburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, IlulaBus and Delta Coaches.

What can I take with me on the East London to Johannesburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the East London Johannesburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the East London Johannesburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from East London to Johannesburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route East London to Johannesburg

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to East London and to Johannesburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to East London and to Johannesburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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