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from US$29
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from US$31
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from US$33

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Grahamstown
    Destination location: Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Grahamstown
    Destination location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Grahamstown
    Destination location: Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)
    Operated by: Eagle LinerEagle Liner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Grahamstown
    Destination location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Grahamstown
    Destination location: The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Johannesburg to Grahamstown: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:15pm
Distance804 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Johannesburg to Grahamstown Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Grahamstown

  1. What is the distance between Johannesburg and Grahamstown?

    It's about 804 km (499 miles) from Johannesburg to Grahamstown.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Grahamstown?

    Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street in Grahamstown.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-14
US$29
08-15
US$31
Today
US$27
08-17
US$27
08-18
US$28
08-19
US$32
08-20
US$27
08-21
US$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Grahamstown was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of US$27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Grahamstown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27 which is on 2025-08-20.

Usually MAINLINER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Johannesburg to Grahamstown will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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