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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Kathu from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Intercity Xpress for the next days.

today

$24

tomorrow

$29

Friday

$51

Saturday

$29

Sunday

$33

Monday

$30

Tuesday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 6:45:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	10h 35m	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$41	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$101	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/17/2025 7:15:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 35m	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 7:15:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$51	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/18/2025 6:45:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$51	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 6:45:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$84	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 7:15:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	10h 35m	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$84	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$89	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 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 $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Computicket
  
  11h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:45 PM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Vryburg
  Steers Restaurant
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Computicket goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 6:45:00 PM to Steers Restaurant, Vryburg (South Africa) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
- Intercape
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Vryburg
  Steers Restaurant
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Kathu
  Elegant Fuel
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Intercape goes from Steers Restaurant, Vryburg (South Africa) at 12/21/2025 4:00:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	10h 35m	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/20/2025 7:15:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 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	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 0m	8:00 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	7:00 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Basic	$38	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$51	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/21/2025 6:45:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 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	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$30	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/22/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/22/2025 6:45:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/23/2025 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/23/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/22/2025 7:15:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 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	8:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/23/2025 8:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Intercape	9h 20m	7:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/23/2025 7:15:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Intercape	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$50	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercity Xpress	8h 5m	6:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$51	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 12/23/2025 6:45:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 12/24/2025 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Kathu is $21 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Kathu

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Kathu are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses 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 44 buses from Johannesburg to Kathu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Kathu, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Kathu

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress that travel 8 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Kathu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Kathu starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	324.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Kathu

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Kathu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$24

Thursday 12/18

$30

Friday 12/19

$51

Saturday 12/20

$29

Sunday 12/21

$33

Monday 12/22

$30

Tuesday 12/23

$29

Wednesday 12/24

$36

Thursday 12/25

$24

Friday 12/26

$36

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$36

Monday 12/29

$51

Tuesday 12/30

$36

Wednesday 12/31

$31

Thursday 01/01

$27

Friday 01/02

$32

Saturday 01/03

$36

Sunday 01/04

$36

Monday 01/05

$38

Tuesday 01/06

$38

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$37

Saturday 01/10

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 $24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Kathu. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Kathu, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Johannesburg to Kathu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Kathu

These are the most booked bus companies between Johannesburg to Kathu from our users.

Intercape from Johannesburg to Kathu

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Johannesburg to Kathu:

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

Intercity Xpress from Johannesburg to Kathu

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Johannesburg to Kathu:

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:45 PM
Last Bus	6:45 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

Big Sky Intercity from Johannesburg to Kathu

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Johannesburg to Kathu:

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Kathu

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg and Kathu.

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Kathu

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Johannesburg to Kathu? Or which bus companies serve the route Johannesburg to Kathu? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Kathu bus

How much does a Johannesburg Kathu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 8h 5m to reach Kathu. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $105. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kathu.

On average, how many connections are available from Johannesburg to Kathu each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Kathu bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johannesburg to Kathu take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Kathu is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Kathu?

The earliest bus arriving in Kathu from Johannesburg starts at 7:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Johannesburg to Kathu?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Kathu starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Johannesburg Kathu route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Kathu, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Intercity Xpress. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Johannesburg to Kathu bus route?

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 Johannesburg Kathu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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 bus 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 8 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?

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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 will find all the details about your bus route!