How much is the bus ticket from Carletonville to Kimberley?

The cheapest bus tickets from Carletonville to Kimberley start from $23. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Carletonville to Kimberley?

The average bus trip duration from Carletonville to Kimberley is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 230 miles (371 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Carletonville to Kimberley route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky , Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Carletonville to Kimberley?

The earliest bus departs from Carletonville to Kimberley at 9:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carletonville to Kimberley?

A bus trip from Carletonville to Kimberley generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Carletonville to Kimberley?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3231 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Carletonville to Kimberley?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Carletonville to Kimberley?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Carletonville to Kimberley?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Carletonville to Kimberley from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carletonville to Kimberley on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 55m	5:55am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	4h 50m	7:10pm	Kimberley - Shell Ultra City, N12 Highway, Kimberley	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	9h 10m	6:20pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 20m	7:25pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 40m	8:50pm	KIMBERLEY (TOURISM INFO CENTER) - Northside Tourism Information Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:56 PM SAST.

Get from Carletonville to Kimberley

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Carletonville and Kimberley?

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

Stops in Kimberley

A
Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre),, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,332 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Based on 3332 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Big Sky Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus broke down just on the outskirts of Bloemhof and had to wait 3 and a half hour before the new bus arrived

Cornelia O.

November 2, 2025

Intercape

3.5/545,353 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to multiple reviews, the staff is excellent and goes out of their way to ensure the safety of passengers' baggage. However, there have been complaints about rude drivers who refuse restroom stops and late arrivals without explanation. Additionally, some customers have mentioned a terrible smell on board and a lack of functioning air conditioning, resulting in an unpleasant experience.

Intercape Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

Driver rood cirsing at people that want to go to a toilet . Vehicle late no reason,no rest stops

Renier R.

February 4, 2023

Terrible smell, what aircon? Horrible experience.

Ruan N.

February 23, 2023

Overall good

Herme V.

May 3, 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/511,815 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus came an hour late and no one explained the reason why

Given S.

September 21, 2025

APM WC

2/53,012 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,353 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA 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 Carletonville to Kimberley?
The cheapest bus tickets from Carletonville to Kimberley start from $23. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Carletonville to Kimberley?
The average bus trip duration from Carletonville to Kimberley is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 230 miles (371 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 50m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Carletonville to Kimberley route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Carletonville to Kimberley?
The earliest bus departs from Carletonville to Kimberley at 9:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carletonville to Kimberley?
A bus trip from Carletonville to Kimberley generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Carletonville to Kimberley?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3231 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Carletonville to Kimberley?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Carletonville to Kimberley?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Carletonville to Kimberley?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/05

$29

01/06

$37

Today

$24

01/08

$27

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The cheapest trip from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $108 for a bus ticket from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-01-08.