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What is the best way to travel from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Carpool for the journey to Johannesburg from Pretoria. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 21 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Car is the fastest way on this route
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Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
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0h 50m
£4
£13
168
Car
0h 35m
£45
£45
16

What is the cheapest way to reach Johannesburg from Pretoria?

You can get to Johannesburg with just £4 by taking a Bus from Eagle Liner, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £4
tomorrow
from £4
Friday
from £4
Saturday
from £4
Sunday
from £13
Monday
from £13
Tuesday
from £13

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Eagle Liner
    0
    12:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:25
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £4
  • Citiliner
    1h 30m
    0
    16:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    18:10
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £10
  • City to City
    1h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    09:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    07:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £14
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Eagle Liner
    0
    12:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:25
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £4
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 10m
    0
    11:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Eagle Liner
    0
    12:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:25
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £4
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Tshiawelo Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    02:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    06:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    09:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    11:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    12:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    15:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Eagle Liner
    0
    12:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:25
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £4
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 10m
    0
    11:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £17

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Eagle Liner
    0h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    06:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 10m
    0
    11:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £15
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 15m
    0
    09:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    11:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Eagle Liner
    0h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    06:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    09:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    16:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    1h 55m
    0
    12:15
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:10
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Eagle Liner
    0h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    06:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 20m
    0
    14:25
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 15m
    0
    09:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    11:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    1h 15m
    0
    12:15
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    13:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £19

What are the fastest trips from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

You can get to Johannesburg from Pretoria in just 0h 35m with a Car from Citi Shuttles. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 0h 55m
tomorrow
from 0h 55m
Friday
from 0h 35m
Saturday
from 0h 55m
Sunday
from 0h 50m
Monday
from 0h 50m
Tuesday
from 0h 50m

    Fastest Buses today

  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • City to City
    1h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    09:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    07:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £14
  • Citiliner
    1h 30m
    0
    16:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    18:10
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 10m
    0
    11:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    02:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    03:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    06:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    08:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    09:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    11:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    12:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Citi Shuttles
    0h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
    15:05
    Johannesburg
    Sandton
    0
    Citi Shuttles
    Premium Economy
    from £45
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £12
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • City to City
    1h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    16:30
    Johannesburg
    Tshiawelo Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    08:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £13
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £17
  • City to City
    1h 10m
    0
    11:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Eagle Liner
    0h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    06:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Citiliner
    1h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    £15
  • City to City
    1h 10m
    0
    11:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    12:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 15m
    0
    09:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    11:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Eagle Liner
    0h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    06:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • City to City
    1h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    09:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    16:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16
  • Intercape
    1h 55m
    0
    12:15
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    14:10
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £18

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Eagle Liner
    0h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    06:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Eagle Liner
    Economy
    £13
  • Translux
    0h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:55
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    £14
  • Intercity Xpress
    1h 15m
    0
    09:45
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    11:00
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    £16
  • Big Sky Intercity
    1h 15m
    0
    12:15
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    13:30
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    £19
  • City to City
    1h 20m
    0
    14:25
    Pretoria
    Bosman Coach Station
    15:45
    Johannesburg
    Baragwanath
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    £13
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg

What are the most popular stations in Pretoria and Johannesburg?

In Pretoria, you will usually depart from Bosman Coach Station, Bosman Station Coach Terminus or Saulsville, while in Johannesburg you will be arriving at Park Station, 20 Albertina Sisulu Rd Bus Stop or Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Johannesburg from Pretoria? With 5 connections between 21 Bus and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Pretoria and Johannesburg, you can pay as low as £4 with a Bus from Eagle Liner.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Car from Citi Shuttles: you will get to Johannesburg in just 0h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Pretoria and Johannesburg are Eagle Liner, City to City and Intercity Xpress, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Pretoria and Johannesburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Wonderboom National Airport or to Alberton, and look at flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, and landing at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The most popular companies between Pretoria and Johannesburg, are Eagle Liner, City to City and Intercity Xpress. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Eagle Liner, City to City, Intercity Xpress and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Pretoria to Johannesburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Pretoria to Johannesburg

How can I reach Johannesburg from Pretoria?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Car, with which you can get to Johannesburg from Pretoria.

How far is Johannesburg from Pretoria?

The distance between Pretoria and Johannesburg is 52.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Pretoria and Johannesburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 13 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

You can get to Johannesburg with just £4 by taking a Bus from Eagle Liner.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Johannesburg in just 0h 35m with a Car from Citi Shuttles.

More routes to Pretoria and to Johannesburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Pretoria and to Johannesburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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