How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Empangeni start from $19. The average price for this route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Empangeni is 9h 55m, covering a distance of 298 miles (480 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Empangeni route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Citiliner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Empangeni at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2119 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Empangeni?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Empangeni from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 40m	5:30pm	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 55m	7:25am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 55m	7:25am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 40m	5:30pm	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 40m	5:30pm	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 55m	7:25am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 55m	7:25am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 40m	5:30pm	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 40m	5:30pm	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 55m	7:25am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 55m	7:25am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Next departures for Johannesburg to Empangeni on February 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Johannesburg (Park Station)	9h 40m	5:30pm	Empangeni - Astron Energy Service Station, Cnr Tanner Rd and, John Ross Hwy, 3880	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	12h 25m	9:55am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	10h 30m	9:30am	BP Garage, John Ross Service Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:17 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Johannesburg to Empangeni

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Empangeni. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

298 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $54	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$29 - $50	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Empangeni?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Visit page
C
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
D
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Empangeni

A
Art and Cultural History Museum
Museum and Tourist Office, 42 Turnbull Street
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the drivers' professionalism and safe driving skills. The journeys were generally on time with friendly staff contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. However, some users noted issues such as insufficient breaks during long trips, uncomfortable seating near toilets, bus changes without notice, and non-functional charging ports.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Empangeni recent customer reviews

Had a very bad experience, departure was delayed by 2 hours. The bus was left us on street between n Empangeni and Richard's Bay- not at the destination.

Nokuthula Nokukhanya M.

December 1, 2025

In these times of living we use phones as means of communication but the charging points on the bus are usb cable for charging but does not cater for c-type cables. I have travelled on city to city bus from Joburg to Durban and it catered for both charging ports c-type and usb.

Theophilus M.

November 2, 2025

The bus departed late from parkstaion...30min late,it sounded unsafe,the toilet was spilling over,commuters were smoking inside ...we were suppose to arrive at 9.30 ended up being passed by buses who left 2hour later than us,21.30 bus reached empangeni at 11 am this was the most horrible experience

Myeni W.

October 30, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Empangeni recent customer reviews

It was a great experience!! The only problem was the route it took longer and drivers stopped alot and for long time without notifying the passengers. We end up getting home late and most of passengers use Public transport to get home

Nomfundo S.

January 7, 2026

Peaceful Journey

Xaba S.

January 15, 2026

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/52,119 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johannesburg to Empangeni by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Empangeni start from $19. The average price for this route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
The average bus trip duration from Johannesburg to Empangeni is 9h 55m, covering a distance of 298 miles (480 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Empangeni route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Empangeni at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2119 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Empangeni?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/02

$25

02/03

$26

Today

$32

02/05

$21

02/06

$22

02/07

$21

02/08

$21

02/09

$18

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Empangeni was searched and found on Feb 9, 2026 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $39 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Empangeni based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2026-02-09.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.