Johannesburg to East London Bus

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Johannesburg to East London Route Summary

Johannesburg to East London bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg bus station at 12:15h, arriving at East London bus station at 04:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 19:30h, arriving at 08:15h the following day.
Departure station and country Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrival station and country East London, South Africa
Travel Distance 593 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 32min
Total Departures 15
Lowest Price $20
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Johannesburg and East London by bus

The shortest travel distance between Johannesburg and East London is 593 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of 12:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 16:45h. 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 East London earlier, there are 15 night buses from Johannesburg to East London. The overnight buses depart between 12:15 and 19:30 and arrive between 04:00 and 10:34 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 09:45, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Johannesburg or East London bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $20 (One-Way) or $40 (Return).

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