Cheap Bus, Shuttle and Shuttle Tickets in South Africa

Bus travel in South Africa is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 441. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in South Africa:
Johannesburg ↔ Durban (average: R 470)
Cape Town ↔ Mthatha (average: R 806)
Pretoria ↔ Durban (average: R 479)

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Shuttles and Shuttles are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore South Africa:
- Bus: 11300 routes
- Shuttle: 1226 routes
- Van: 200 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in South Africa with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Johannesburg to Durban
Travel time: 8h
Ticket prices: From R 470
Frequency: 60 departures daily
Recommended operators: Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Swiss Express, Delta Coaches, Badela, tamuka

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Johannesburg ↔ Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Johannesburg ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe
Johannesburg ↔ Maputo, Mozambique
Pretoria ↔ Harare, Zimbabwe

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Durban King Shaka Airport, O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg