Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Pretoria - Luxury Coach Terminal | Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Bosman Station - Scheiding Street. | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:24 AM SAST.
Get from Pretoria to Carletonville
The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Carletonville?
Stops in Pretoria
- A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa - B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street
Stops in Carletonville
- A
Carletonville
30 Kruis St, Fochville, 2515, South Africa - B
Total Garage
Total, 5333 Osmium St, Carletonville, 2499 - C
Caltex Garage
Celtex, 78 Annan Rd, Carletonville, 2499
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Carletonville by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Carletonville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Carletonville start from $28. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Carletonville?
The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Carletonville is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 104 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Carletonville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Carletonville?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Carletonville at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Carletonville?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Carletonville generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Carletonville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Carletonville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Carletonville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Carletonville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Carletonville was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Carletonville, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $106 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-01-10.
Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.
