Cape Town to Johannesburg Bus
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Johannesburg to Cape Town
Cape Town to Johannesburg Route Summary
Cape Town to Johannesburg bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 51 daily bus departures available, including 51 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cape Town bus station at 10:15h, arriving at Johannesburg bus station at 06:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 19:45h, arriving at 13:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cape Town, South Africa
Arrival station and country
Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel Distance
867 mi
Average Trip Duration
11h 22min
Total Departures
51
Lowest Price
$32
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Cape Town to Johannesburg:
11:45
Bellville Bus Stop
19h 35min
07:20
Johannesburg
fromÂ
40.72
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HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 17. Jul
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18:00
Cape Town
18h 25min
12:25
Johannesburg
fromÂ
43.61
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 17. Jul
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11:00
Bellville Bus Stop
19h 40min
06:40
Johannesburg
fromÂ
35.69
Â
HRK
Best offer on 14. Sep
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19:15
Bellville Bus Stop
19h 30min
14:45
Johannesburg
fromÂ
44.3
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Sep
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19:00
Cape Town
18h 30min
13:30
Johannesburg
fromÂ
77.08
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 17. Jul
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Getting from Cape Town and Johannesburg by bus
The shortest travel distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg is 867 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 18:15 has a travel time of 02:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Johannesburg earlier, there
are over 50 night buses from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
The overnight buses depart between 10:15 and 19:45 and arrive between 05:00 and 14:45
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 14:08, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
11:45
Bellville Bus Stop
19h 35min
07:20
Johannesburg
fromÂ
40.72
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 17. Jul
pick a date
18:00
Cape Town
18h 25min
12:25
Johannesburg
fromÂ
43.61
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 17. Jul
pick a date
11:00
Bellville Bus Stop
19h 40min
06:40
Johannesburg
fromÂ
35.69
Â
HRK
Best offer on 14. Sep
pick a date
19:15
Bellville Bus Stop
19h 30min
14:45
Johannesburg
fromÂ
44.3
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Sep
pick a date
19:00
Cape Town
18h 30min
13:30
Johannesburg
fromÂ
77.08
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 17. Jul
pick a date
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Cape Town or Johannesburg bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Cape Town
Click here to open location in google maps. Johannesburg
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $32 (One-Way) or $64 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Johannesburg
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Johannesburg, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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