What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Kathu?

About 258 miles (416 km) separate Potchefstroom and Kathu.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Kathu start their journey at Total Garage and wind up at Kathu Shell Kathu. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Potchefstroom to Kathu from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Kathu on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	6h 10m	2:50am	Elegant Fuel Kathu	Cheapest
Bus	8:55pm	Total Garage	6h 10m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

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

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Kathu on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	6h 10m	2:50am	Elegant Fuel Kathu	Cheapest
Bus	8:55pm	Total Garage	6h 10m	3:05am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Total Garage	7h 40m	6:35am	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Total Garage	7h 25m	4:35pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:43 PM SAST.

Get from Potchefstroom to Kathu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

258 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Kathu?

Stops in Potchefstroom

A
Total Garage
Total Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Visit page
B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom

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

3.5/543,961 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting the helpfulness of the bus assistant, the cleanliness of the bus, and the comfort provided by reclining seats. However, some users noted a delay and mentioned that the radio was too loud during the ride.

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

3.5/53,027 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511,001 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 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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Potchefstroom to Kathu by bus

What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Kathu?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Potchefstroom 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

11/21

$20

11/22

$18

Today

$19

11/24

$22

11/25

$20

11/26

$22

11/27

$22

11/28

$20

The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Kathu was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $66 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 $20 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.