What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Kathu?

The distance between Potchefstroom and Kathu is around 416 km (258 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Kathu?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Total Garage, in Potchefstroom, and end it at Kathu Shell Kathu, in Kathu.

Bus Potchefstroom to Kathu from US$22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Kathu on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40pm	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	6h 10m	2:50am	Elegant Fuel Kathu	Cheapest
8:55pm	Total Garage	6h 10m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
10:55pm	Total Garage	7h 40m	6:35am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Kathu on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40pm	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	6h 10m	2:50am	Elegant Fuel Kathu	Cheapest
8:55pm	Total Garage	6h 10m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
10:55pm	Total Garage	7h 40m	6:35am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Kathu on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	4h 30m	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	Cheapest
9:00am	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	4h 30m	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	Fastest
9:00am	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	4h 30m	1:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	No tags
12:00pm	Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive	6h 25m	6:25pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	No tags
11:20am	NELSPRUIT (GREYHOUND OFFICE) - Greyhound Office, 17 Samora Machel Street	5h 10m	4:30pm	Pretoria Luxury Coach Terminal	No tags

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Bus Potchefstroom to Kathu: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36

Average Bus Trip Duration6h 10m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure9:10am

Distance415 km

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Intercape

3.5/542,978 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting a caring assistant who made travelers feel safe and comfortable. The trip was noted for being fast, with clean buses and adequately reclining seats. However, some users mentioned concerns about loud music during the ride and delays in schedule.

Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom Kathu recent customer reviews

The bus was ok but the drivers were very hostile towards passengers. I personally had an encounter with a driver that threw my bags out of the storage trailer and for that he did not apologise instead he became arrogant and it led to an unpleasant altercation between myself and the driver

Sandisiwe B.

July 19, 2024

The trip started fine until we stopped in kuruman. We waited over an hour there and if passengers ask how long will it take the bus driver refuse to give an answer. This was no where near a garage so people couldn't use this time as a break. We where a bus full of people waiting an hour and 10 minutes with no answers on why we are waiting and when we would departure.

Cindy E.

December 6, 2023

Trip was fast and seat were reclining enough and bus was clean, I have no complaints

Sthembile N.

November 17, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/52,789 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Intercity Xpress

3/510,560 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 10560 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$21

Intercity Xpress Potchefstroom Kathu recent customer reviews

I did not go on the trip because when I got at the stop the bus already left and I was there half an hour prior to the departure time. I would like a full refund. Also non of the customer care numbers work

Alicia C.

June 22, 2025

My name wasn't on the driver's namelist but after showing that I booked online, that's when the driver wrote down my name.

Mathabatha M.

January 6, 2024

I lost the bus and i tried chasing it and contacting but nothing

Alicia M.

July 2, 2025

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 Potchefstroom and Kathu?

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Stops in Kathu

A - Kathu Shell Kathu

Frequently asked questions on the trip Potchefstroom - Kathu

What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Kathu?
The distance between Potchefstroom and Kathu is around 416 km (258 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Kathu?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Total Garage, in Potchefstroom, and end it at Kathu Shell Kathu, in Kathu.

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

Best price found

10-08

US$23

10-09

US$26

Today

US$24

10-11

US$22

10-12

US$22

10-13

US$24

10-14

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No data

The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Kathu was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of US$22

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

You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22 which is on 2025-10-12.

Usually Intercape 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 Tickets from Potchefstroom to Kathu

Next departures

Bus Potchefstroom to Kathu: Trip Overview

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Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom Kathu recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Kathu?

Frequently asked questions on the trip Potchefstroom - Kathu

What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Kathu?

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Kathu?

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