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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Upington

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Upington from various bus operators like Intercape or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today
$26
tomorrow
$35
Wednesday
$33
Thursday
$33
Friday
$33
Saturday
$26
Sunday
$26

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $26
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $26
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35
Intercape 14h 0m 7:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:15 PM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $38
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $39
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $33
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $33
Intercape 14h 0m 7:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:15 PM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $33
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $33
Intercape 14h 0m 7:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:15 PM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $33
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $33
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35
Intercape 14h 0m 7:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:15 PM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $26
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $26
Intercape 14h 0m 7:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:15 PM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intercity Xpress 10h 50m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:35 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $26
Intercity Xpress 10h 40m 6:45 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:25 AM Upington Bus Stop  Economy $26
Intercape 14h 0m 7:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 9:15 PM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35
Intercape 12h 30m 7:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 7:30 AM Upington Lutz Street  Economy $35

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Upington is $26 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Upington

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Upington are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Johannesburg to Upington. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Upington.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 49 buses from Johannesburg to Upington, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Upington, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Upington

Compare all providers like Intercape and Intercity Xpress that travel 9 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Upington in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Upington starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 10h 40m
Earliest Bus 6:45 PM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 445.1 miles
Bus Companies Intercape and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Upington

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Upington: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$26
Tuesday 07/28
$35
Wednesday 07/29
$29
Thursday 07/30
$26
Friday 07/31
$26
Saturday 08/01
$29
Sunday 08/02
$26
Monday 08/03
$29
Tuesday 08/04
$29
Wednesday 08/05
$29
Thursday 08/06
$29
Friday 08/07
$29
Saturday 08/08
$29
Sunday 08/09
$29
Monday 08/10
$29
Tuesday 08/11
$29
Wednesday 08/12
$29
Thursday 08/13
$27
Friday 08/14
$29
Saturday 08/15
$29
Sunday 08/16
$26
Monday 08/17
$29
Tuesday 08/18
$26
Wednesday 08/19
$26
Thursday 08/20
Friday 08/21
$29
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Upington

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Upington, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Upington. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Upington, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Upington

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 Johannesburg to Upington 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 Johannesburg to Upington, 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 Johannesburg to Upington are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Upington

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

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Upington

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Johannesburg to Upington:

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 10h 40m
Earliest Bus 6:45 PM
Last Bus 6:45 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

Intercape from Johannesburg to Upington

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 12h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Upington

Intercity Xpress
Aluwani , 12/29/2025
The driver was very rude and kept reminding us he is the driver and if people doesn't do want he wants he will drop them off the road. When asked for something instead of assisting with response he st ... The driver was very rude and kept reminding us he is the driver and if people doesn't do want he wants he will drop them off the road. When asked for something instead of assisting with response he starts swearing and fighting and threatening to shoot people. The bus driver of bus number 611 doesn't have good communication skill and customer service.

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Upington

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Upington

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Upington bus

How much does a Johannesburg Upington bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 10h 40m to reach Upington. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Upington.

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

Every day, the Johannesburg to Upington bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johannesburg to Upington take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Upington is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 10h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

The earliest bus arriving in Upington from Johannesburg starts at 6:45 PM. 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 Johannesburg to Upington?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Upington starts at 7:00 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 Johannesburg Upington route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Upington, passengers can travel with Intercape and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Upington?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Upington 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 and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the Johannesburg to Upington 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 Johannesburg Upington 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 Johannesburg Upington 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 Johannesburg to Upington on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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