Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:08 PM SAST.
Get from Kathu to Welkom
The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Kathu and Welkom?
Stops in Kathu
- A
Kathu Shell Kathu
Shell Kathu, Shop 3 Corner N 8 &, Frikkie Meyer St, Kathu, 8446, South Africa
Stops in Welkom
- A
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), Welkom, South Africa
Compare bus companies
Based on 43947 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 $59
Intercape Mainliner Kathu Welkom recent customer reviews
To be honest as a first time bus passanger, my bus was 3 hours delayed of which i didn't mind because I was made aware of that, but my bus back home was also 3 hours delayed without any sms or anything, now I have to pay more money unplanned for cab after paying so much for a ticket
Rethabile M.
I would recommend Intercape at any given time
Kgasane M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kathu to Welkom by bus
How far is Kathu from Welkom?
It's about 365 km (226 miles) from Kathu to Welkom.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kathu to Welkom?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kathu Shell Kathu, in Kathu, and end it at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), in Welkom.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kathu to Welkom was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $64To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kathu to Welkom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $64 to $112 for a bus ticket from Kathu to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-27.
