Bus Tickets from East London to Pretoria

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TodayJun 28
from US$40
TomorrowJun 29
from US$34
MonJun 30
from US$31
TueJul 1
from US$33
WedJul 2
from US$33
ThuJul 3
from US$33
FriJul 4
from US$33
SatJul 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: East London (Windmill)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Pretoria
    Destination location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
    Operated by: Delta CoachesDelta Coaches
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: East London Windmill Park
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Pretoria
    Destination location: Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Pretoria
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Pretoria
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: East London
    Departure location: Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Pretoria
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Pretoria

Average PriceUS$22 - US$52Average Duration15h 35m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$39 - US$51Average Duration14h 55m
25kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from East London to Pretoria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pretoria. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
15h 35mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus East London to Pretoria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 35m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure2:10pm
Distance807 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

East London to Pretoria Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from East London to Pretoria.

We make sure you can find a bus service from East London to Pretoria from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Pretoria from East London, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Pretoria

  1. What is the travel distance from East London to Pretoria?

    It's about 810 km (502 miles) from East London to Pretoria.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Pretoria?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at Pretoria Station, in Pretoria.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-26
US$37
06-27
US$34
Today
US$38
06-29
US$32
06-30
US$29
07-01
US$30
07-02
US$30
07-03
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from East London to Pretoria was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of US$29

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

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$74 for a bus ticket from East London to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-06-30.

Usually SLEEPLINER 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

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from East London to Pretoria but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from East London to Pretoria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from East London to Pretoria.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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