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  • Departure time: January 4 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: January 5 at
    Destination city: Umgababa
    Destination location: Umgababa - Shell Ultra City, Northbound (N2)
    Operated by: IntercapeIntercape
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 4 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: January 5 at
    Destination city: Umgababa
    Destination location: Umgababa - Shell Ultra City, Northbound (N2)
    Operated by: IntercapeIntercape
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 4 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
    Arrival time: January 4 at
    Destination city: Umgababa
    Destination location: Umgababa - Shell Ultra City, Northbound (N2)
    Operated by: IntercapeIntercape
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Umgababa

Bus
Average PriceUS$28 - US$49Average Duration9h 15m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$29 - US$48Average Duration10h 5m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Johannesburg to Umgababa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Umgababa. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 15mAverage Duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johannesburg to Umgababa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:30pm
Distance517 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Johannesburg to Umgababa Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Umgababa

  1. What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Umgababa?

    Johannesburg and Umgababa are 517 km (320 miles) apart.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Umgababa was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$21

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

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$28 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Umgababa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-08-26.

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 Johannesburg to Umgababa but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Johannesburg to Umgababa.

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 Johannesburg to Umgababa.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Johannesburg to Umgababa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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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