What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Catembe?

The distance between Johannesburg and Catembe is approximately 448 km (278 miles).

Bus Johannesburg to Catembe from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Catembe on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	19h	4:30pm	Katembe - Tian Filling Stations Parcela 3F1, Tahlao 2/1 Bairro Chali	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	19h	4:30pm	Katembe - Tian Filling Stations Parcela 3F1, Tahlao 2/1 Bairro Chali	Fastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Catembe on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	19h	4:30pm	Katembe - Tian Filling Stations Parcela 3F1, Tahlao 2/1 Bairro Chali	CheapestFastest

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

Get from Johannesburg to Catembe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19hAverage Duration

452 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,943 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43943 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $39

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Catembe by bus

What is the travel distance from Johannesburg to Catembe?
The distance between Johannesburg and Catembe is approximately 448 km (278 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$53

11-21

$68

Today

$52

11-23

$57

11-24

$52

11-25

No data

11-26

$53

11-27

$52

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Catembe was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $71 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Catembe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-24.