Is there a way to reach Upington from Johannesburg without flying?

The bus is the best choice to get to Upington without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Upington from Johannesburg by bus?

The travel time from Johannesburg to Upington is about 10h 40m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 10h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 445 miles (717 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Johannesburg and Upington?

About 445 miles (717 km) separate Johannesburg and Upington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

If you're headed to Upington from Johannesburg, chances are that your bus will leave from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and arrive at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Johannesburg to Upington?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $22 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Upington from Johannesburg.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Upington?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Upington is $27. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $22 and $60, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Johannesburg to Upington. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Johannesburg to Upington Bus Tickets

TodayApr 28

from $24

TomorrowApr 29

from $24

WedApr 30

from $26

ThuMay 1

from $25

FriMay 2

from $24

SatMay 3

SunMay 4

MonMay 5

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 29 at 6:45pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:25am
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 29 at 7:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:30am
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 30m
Departure time: April 29 at 7:15am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: April 29 at 7:15pm
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h
Departure time: April 29 at 6:45pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:35am
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 50m
Departure time: April 29 at 7:15am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: April 29 at 7:15pm
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h

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Bus Johannesburg to Upington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27

Average bus trip duration10h 40m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure7:15am

Distance445 miles (717 km)

Latest bus departure7:00pm

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Intercity Xpress

3/58,821 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Users have highlighted the comfort and reliability of the bus service, noting its punctuality. However, there are concerns about organization regarding luggage identification, as some passengers feel that without proper tags for bags, there's a risk of mix-ups if someone disembarks with another's belongings.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Upington recent customer reviews

The services are bad need to become more orginaised as we do not even have tags for our bags to Idenify ourselves with if someone jumps off before me they can leave with bag that does not belong to them thats how is it actually easy

Myna E.

December 18, 2023

The comfort and reliability of the bus, and the fact that it was timeous.

Mkhuseli N.

March 21, 2025

Clean and drive safely

Given M.

January 13, 2024

Intercape

3.5/539,431 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Many users have praised the comfortable and timely service provided by Intercape, highlighting well-spoken drivers and a smooth travel experience. However, some reviews mention concerns about non-functional amenities like charging ports and TVs. Despite these minor issues, travelers generally find it a pleasure to journey with this company.

Intercape Mainliner Johannesburg Upington recent customer reviews

The price from Johannesburg to Upington was double to what it was 2 months ago. R630 from Upington to Johannesburg 07/11/24. R1330 for a one way is just ripping off

Fungai M.

January 5, 2025

Intercape personal very disciplined and on time. Only concern is that TV's not working , phone charging points not working but the journey was excellent.

Fra K.

July 30, 2024

What i enjoyed is that it was warm and nice what i didnt enjoy is that it arrived late and i had to go toe work at that time and it's we had to go put of the bus at the first roboots of Upington becouse the bus stack there

Tshepisho D.

July 2, 2024

FFGERTSE

1.5/5372 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0.1

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Upington?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

C - Bethrams

D - Eaglecity Kerk Street

E - Kerk Street

F - Southgate Shopping Centre

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Frequently asked questions for your trip Johannesburg - Upington

Is there a way to reach Upington from Johannesburg without flying?
How long does it take to get to Upington from Johannesburg by bus?
What is the distance between Johannesburg and Upington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Upington?
What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Johannesburg to Upington?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Upington?
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

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

Best price found

04/26

$45

04/27

$31

Today

$24

04/29

$24

04/30

$27

05/01

$25

05/02

$24

05/03

$20

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Upington was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $52 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-05-03.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Johannesburg to Upington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Johannesburg to Upington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus Johannesburg to Upington: Trip Overview

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Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Upington recent customer reviews

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Johannesburg to Upington Bus

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Upington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Johannesburg - Upington

Is there a way to reach Upington from Johannesburg without flying?

How long does it take to get to Upington from Johannesburg by bus?

What is the distance between Johannesburg and Upington?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Johannesburg to Upington?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Upington?

Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Johannesburg to Upington?

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