How far is Midrand from Kathu?

The distance separating Midrand and Kathu is 335 miles (539 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Midrand to Kathu?

Most of the buses traveling from Midrand to Kathu leave from Engen Big Bird N1 and arrive at Kathu Shell Kathu. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Midrand to Kathu from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Midrand to Kathu on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	9h 5m	2:50am	Elegant Fuel Kathu	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	9h 5m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	9h 5m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	9h 5m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Midrand to Kathu on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Big Bird Engen N1 South	9h 5m	2:50am	Elegant Fuel Kathu	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	9h 5m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	10h 35m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	11h 35m	6:35am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	10h 35m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:53 PM SAST.

Get from Midrand to Kathu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

333 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Midrand and Kathu?

Stops in Midrand

A
Engen Big Bird N1
N1 Bridge, New Rd, Midridge Park, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
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B
Midrand - Shell Ultra
Engine Big Bird N1 South, Midrand, 2093, South Africa

Stops in Kathu

A
Kathu Shell Kathu
Shell Kathu, Shop 3 Corner N 8 &, Frikkie Meyer St, Kathu, 8446, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,926 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about the comfortable and clean buses, with friendly and efficient staff enhancing their travel experience. However, some travelers noted issues such as confusion regarding departure locations and delays in arrival times. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment remains favorable due to the comfort provided during trips.

Intercape Mainliner Midrand Kathu recent customer reviews

Lets stick to the time frames as we are making arrangements for pickup. Bus arrived almost 2 hours after Estimated Arrival Time

Leigh-ann J.

April 12, 2025

As soon as the sun set...roaches started creeping out of the windows...of which was my 2nd experience with intercape consecutively...sleep gets disturbed and very uncomfortable...even took a short clip

Aobakwe L.

March 11, 2025

The travel time is not bad, it’s the unexpected delays from busses not being thoroughly assessed before leaving the port and no staff training on dealing with unruly customers

Fhatuwani M.

January 21, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,019 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,986 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

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 Midrand Kathu recent customer reviews

Bus was on time, had Heater and charging place

Ntombencinci M.

July 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Midrand to Kathu by bus

How far is Midrand from Kathu?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Midrand to Kathu?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$20

11/21

$19

Today

$19

11/23

$22

11/24

$22

11/25

$22

11/26

$23

11/27

$22

The cheapest trip from Midrand to Kathu was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $65 for a bus ticket from Midrand to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.