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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | Fastest | |||||
| Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | No tags | |||||
| Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station) | No tags | |||||
 | Elegant Fuel Kathu | Johannesburg (Park Station) | No tags |
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Get from Kathu to Johannesburg
This route is served by bus onlyThe journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Kathu to Johannesburg: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kathu - Johannesburg
How much does a bus ticket from Kathu to Johannesburg cost?
The bus ticket price from Kathu to Johannesburg starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Kathu to Johannesburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Kathu to Johannesburg?
The average travel time between Kathu and Johannesburg is around 8h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 523 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Kathu and Johannesburg?
The number of buses from Kathu to Johannesburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Kathu to Johannesburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Kathu to Johannesburg?
When taking the bus from Kathu to Johannesburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kathu to Johannesburg was searched and found on 02 Nov 2025 with a price of US$21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kathu to Johannesburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Kathu to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21, which is on 2025-11-02.
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 Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Kathu to Johannesburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Kathu to Johannesburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Kathu to Johannesburg.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Kathu to Johannesburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Popular Buses Connecting Kathu
Buses Leaving from Kathu
- Bus from Kathu to Kuruman
- Coach Kathu - Schweizer-Reneke
- Bus Kathu - Vereeniging
- Bus from Kathu to Malmesbury
- Coach Kathu - Keimoes
- Bus Kathu - Theunissen
- Bus from Kathu to Johannesburg
- Coach Kathu - Clanwilliam
- Bus Kathu - Moorreesburg
- Bus from Kathu to Sasolburg
- Coach Kathu - Upington
- Bus Kathu - Olifantshoek
- Bus from Kathu to Swinburne
- Coach Kathu - Ladysmith
- Bus Kathu - Kimberley
Buses Going to Kathu
- Bus from Kuruman to Kathu
- Coach Postmasburg - Kathu
- Bus Potchefstroom - Kathu
- Bus from Danielskuil to Kathu
- Coach Upington - Kathu
- Bus Bethlehem - Kathu
- Bus from Delareyville to Kathu
- Coach Midrand - Kathu
- Bus Ladysmith - Kathu
- Bus from Keimoes to Kathu
- Coach Mooi River - Kathu
- Bus Vryburg - Kathu
- Bus from Aggeneys to Kathu
- Coach Springbok - Kathu
- Bus Hartbeesfontein - Kathu
Popular Buses Connecting Johannesburg
Buses Leaving from Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to Soweto
- Coach Johannesburg - Pretoria
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- Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Coach Johannesburg - Kimberley
- Bus Johannesburg - Gaborone
- Bus from Johannesburg to Rouxville
- Coach Johannesburg - Springbok
- Bus Johannesburg - Clocolan
- Bus from Johannesburg to Patersone
- Coach Johannesburg - eNtokozweni
- Bus Johannesburg - Volksrust
- Bus from Johannesburg to Richmond - NC
- Coach Johannesburg - Alice
- Bus Johannesburg - De Rust
Buses Going to Johannesburg
- Bus from Midrand to Johannesburg
- Coach Lenasia - Johannesburg
- Bus Lenasia South - Johannesburg
- Bus from Sun City to Johannesburg
- Coach Klerksdorp - Johannesburg
- Bus East London - Johannesburg
- Bus from Ficksburg to Johannesburg
- Coach Witbank - Johannesburg
- Bus Petrusburg - Johannesburg
- Bus from Howick to Johannesburg
- Coach Balfour - Johannesburg
- Bus Mdantsane - Johannesburg
- Bus from Winburg to Johannesburg
- Coach Theunissen - Johannesburg
- Bus George - Johannesburg
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- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus Durban - Johannesburg
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- Coach Port Elizabeth - Durban
- Bus Mthatha - Cape Town
- Bus from Pretoria to Durban
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Durban
- Coach Mthatha - Johannesburg
- Bus Bloemfontein - Johannesburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to King William’s Town
- Coach Cape Town - Ngcobo
- Bus Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg