Coach Johannesburg to Kathu from £16

Which bus from Johannesburg to Kathu is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Johannesburg to Kathu. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£20

tomorrow

£38

Saturday

£21

Sunday

£25

Monday

£22

Tuesday

£21

Wednesday

£27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£20	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	18:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:50	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:45:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Basic	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	18:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:50	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 18:45:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	07:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	16:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 07:15:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£62	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£67	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Johannesburg to Kathu via Vryburg, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  11h 50m
  
  0
  
  18:45
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  00:40
  
  Vryburg
  Steers Restaurant
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £19
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 18:45:00 to Steers Restaurant, Vryburg (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
- Intercape
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  04:00
  
  Vryburg
  Steers Restaurant
  
  06:35
  
  Kathu
  Elegant Fuel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Steers Restaurant, Vryburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 04:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	07:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	16:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 07:15:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 0m	08:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	19:00	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Basic	£28	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 08:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	18:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:50	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 18:45:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£22	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	18:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:50	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:45:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	07:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	16:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 07:15:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	9h 20m	07:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	16:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 07:15:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	18:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:50	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 23/12/2025 18:45:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 20m	07:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	16:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 07:15:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	10h 35m	20:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	06:35	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 20:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	19:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	03:05	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 19:00:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	18:45	Johannesburg	Park Station	02:50	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	£38	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 24/12/2025 18:45:00 to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 25/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Kathu is £16 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Johannesburg and Kathu?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Johannesburg to Kathu. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Kathu. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Kathu.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 41 coaches from Johannesburg to Kathu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Kathu, with 14 offers.

All facts for Johannesburg to Kathu bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel daily 7 times by bus from Johannesburg to Kathu in one click. Book your Johannesburg to Kathu bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Coach	18:45
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	522.1 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Kathu?

Every day, 7 buses from 3 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Kathu. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£20

Friday 19/12

£38

Saturday 20/12

£21

Sunday 21/12

£25

Monday 22/12

£22

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

£27

Thursday 25/12

£18

Friday 26/12

£19

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£27

Monday 29/12

£38

Tuesday 30/12

£27

Wednesday 31/12

£23

Thursday 01/01

£20

Friday 02/01

£24

Saturday 03/01

£27

Sunday 04/01

£27

Monday 05/01

£28

Tuesday 06/01

£28

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£28

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Kathu

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kathu, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Kathu. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Kathu, with £20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Kathu

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Kathu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Johannesburg to Kathu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Johannesburg to Kathu are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Kathu

Here is a map with all coach stations in Johannesburg and Kathu. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

Elegant Fuel

Corner of Frikkie Meyer and N14

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Johannesburg to Kathu

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Johannesburg to Kathu. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Johannesburg to Kathu bus

How much does a Johannesburg Kathu coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg Kathu bus trip is available from £16 and takes 10h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johannesburg to Kathu?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £78. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Kathu.

How many connections are available for the Johannesburg Kathu route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Kathu is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Kathu from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Kathu is provided by Intercity Xpress and takes 8h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Kathu?

The earliest bus to Kathu departs from Johannesburg at 18:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Johannesburg to Kathu?

The latest bus to Kathu departs from Johannesburg at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Johannesburg Kathu route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Kathu can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Kathu?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Kathu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress.

What can I take with me on the bus to Kathu from Johannesburg?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Johannesburg Kathu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Johannesburg Kathu bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johannesburg to Kathu on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Johannesburg to Kathu?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Johannesburg and Kathu. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Johannesburg to Kathu?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Johannesburg and Kathu change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johannesburg to Kathu

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Kathu

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Johannesburg and to Kathu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!