Bus Pretoria to Johannesburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pretoria to Johannesburg from various bus operators like Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress or APM for the next days.

today

$15

tomorrow

$14

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$14

Friday

$14

Saturday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	0h 34m	3:55 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	4:29 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 3:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
Intercity Xpress	1h 20m	6:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
APM	1h 0m	8:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Citiliner	1h 0m	1:50 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 15m	8:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:45 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner		3:55 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is -1h -25m
City to City	1h 15m	5:30 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Translux	1h 55m	7:15 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Translux goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Intercity Xpress	1h 20m	6:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Intercape	2h 20m	5:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Bertrams	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Bertrams, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 20m	8:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Intercity Xpress	1h 20m	6:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Intercape	2h 20m	5:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Bertrams	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 AM to Bertrams, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
APM	1h 0m	8:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Citiliner	1h 0m	1:50 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner		3:55 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is -1h -25m
Translux	1h 55m	7:15 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Translux goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
City to City	1h 10m	11:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	12:55 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	2h 20m	5:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Bertrams	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 AM to Bertrams, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	7:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner		3:55 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 3:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is -1h -25m
City to City	1h 15m	5:30 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercape	2h 20m	5:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Bertrams	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 AM to Bertrams, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Intercity Xpress	1h 35m	6:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	8:05 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
APM	1h 0m	8:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from APM goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner		3:55 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:55:00 PM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is -1h -25m
Translux	1h 55m	7:15 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	9:10 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Translux goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
City to City	1h 10m	11:45 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	12:55 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from City to City goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Intercape	1h 50m	6:00 PM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 PM	Johannesburg	Engen Grasmere 1 Stop South Gas Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to Engen Grasmere 1 Stop South Gas Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Intercity Xpress	1h 20m	6:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	2h 20m	5:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	7:50 AM	Johannesburg	Bertrams		Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 AM to Bertrams, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Pretoria and Johannesburg

See here how frequent the connections between Pretoria and Johannesburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 208 daily buses from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Pretoria and Johannesburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 369 buses from Pretoria to Johannesburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Pretoria and Johannesburg, with 66 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/14/2026 costs just $6, from Eagle Liner

Facts about the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 120 times every day by bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	0h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	120 Ø
Distance	32.9 miles
Bus Companies	Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM, Greyhound South Africa, Delta Coaches, Citiliner, Imperial Lane, Intercape, Greyhound US, MB Transport and 3 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Every day, 120 buses from 13 bus companies leave Pretoria for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

$14

Wednesday 07/29

$14

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$14

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$14

Monday 08/03

$16

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

$16

Thursday 08/06

$14

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

$16

Monday 08/10

$16

Tuesday 08/11

$19

Wednesday 08/12

$14

Thursday 08/13

$14

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

$14

Sunday 08/16

$14

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$12

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Pretoria to Johannesburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pretoria to Johannesburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pretoria to Johannesburg, with $6. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pretoria and Johannesburg

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

Bosman Bus Station

Scheiding St / Bosman St

Bosman Station Coach Terminus

City Lodge Lynnwood Hotel

Denneboom

East

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Pretoria to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Pretoria Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes -1h -25m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 13 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $81. 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg each day?

Every day, the Pretoria to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 120 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg is offered by Eagle Liner and takes 0h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Pretoria starts at 6:30 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 Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Pretoria for Johannesburg starts at 5:30 AM. 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 Pretoria Johannesburg route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Pretoria 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: Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress and APM.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pretoria and to Johannesburg

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