East London to Johannesburg

East London to Johannesburg

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East London to Johannesburg Schedule

East London to Johannesburg Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlySafair Economy #FA38909:30 - 10:55ZAR 1,544
Intercape Mainliner 11:15 - 04:45ZAR 858
FlySafair Economy #FA24113:50 - 15:20ZAR 925
Intercape Luxury 15:00 - 08:00ZAR 572
Ilula Bus Luxury 16:00 - 05:45ZAR 413
Intercape Mainliner 19:00 - 08:45ZAR 748

Transportation from East London to Johannesburg

Facts about the transport from East London to Johannesburg

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure8:20 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day15
Distance850 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, FlySafair, Greyhound Premium, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

How to get from East London to Johannesburg

Travelling between East London and Johannesburg is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 56.04 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 27.41.

How long does it take to get from East London to Johannesburg?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between East London and Johannesburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between East London and Johannesburg. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h to reach Johannesburg.

How much does it cost to get from East London to Johannesburg?

Travelling between East London and Johannesburg can be as cheap as USD 27.41 if you opt for a Delta Coaches bus and as expensive as USD 56.04 if you buy a Greyhound Premium Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between East London and Johannesburg ?

  • 15 from East London to Johannesburg starting from 15:00 East London until 19:00 East London

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from East London to Johannesburg.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from East London to Johannesburg, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 69.17.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between East London and Johannesburg

Airlink, FlySafair, Hahn Air Systems

Bus

Travelling from East London to Johannesburg overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between East London and Johannesburg

APM WC, Delta Coaches, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape, Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from East London to Johannesburg?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus