Bus Potchefstroom to Kathu: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu

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

today

$29

tomorrow

$29

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$42

Friday

$45

Saturday

$33

Sunday

$43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/22/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/22/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	7h 40m	10:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/22/2026 10:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/22/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/23/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel		Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/23/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
	Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel		Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/23/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	8:40 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/24/2026 8:40:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/24/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/24/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	8:40 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$42	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/25/2026 8:40:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/26/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 40m	10:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/25/2026 10:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/25/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 40m	10:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$45	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/26/2026 10:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/26/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$55	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	8:40 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/27/2026 8:40:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$49	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/27/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/28/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$58	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/27/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	6h 10m	8:40 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:50 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/28/2026 8:40:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/29/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 40m	10:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	6:35 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$48	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/29/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	6h 10m	8:55 PM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	3:05 AM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$52	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/28/2026 8:55:00 PM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/29/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Intercape	7h 25m	9:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	4:35 PM	Kathu	Elegant Fuel	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 6/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to Elegant Fuel, Kathu (South Africa) arriving at 6/28/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu is $25 on 6/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Potchefstroom and Kathu

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Potchefstroom to Kathu. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Potchefstroom and Kathu.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 buses from Potchefstroom to Kathu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Potchefstroom and Kathu, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity that travel 4 times every day by bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Kathu starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	9:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	258.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Potchefstroom to Kathu

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Potchefstroom for Kathu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$29

Tuesday 06/23

$29

Wednesday 06/24

$28

Thursday 06/25

$45

Friday 06/26

$45

Saturday 06/27

$33

Sunday 06/28

$43

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

$45

Saturday 07/11

$42

Sunday 07/12

$42

Monday 07/13

$42

Tuesday 07/14

$42

Wednesday 07/15

$47

Thursday 07/16

$43

Friday 07/17

$40

Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Potchefstroom to Kathu

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

With a price starting from $28, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Kathu, with $28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Kathu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Potchefstroom to Kathu

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

Intercity Xpress from Potchefstroom to Kathu

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

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:40 PM
Last Bus	8:40 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	5/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Potchefstroom and Kathu

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

Bus Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 105

Sasol Garage

Walter Sisulu Ln 296

Elegant Fuel

Corner of Frikkie Meyer and N14

Service and Comfort on the bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu

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

FAQs about the Potchefstroom to Kathu bus

How much does a Potchefstroom Kathu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 6h 10m to reach Kathu. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $61. 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 Potchefstroom to Kathu each day?

Every day, the Potchefstroom to Kathu bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu is offered by Intercape and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Potchefstroom to Kathu?

The earliest bus arriving in Kathu from Potchefstroom starts at 9:10 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 Potchefstroom to Kathu?

The latest bus trip departing from Potchefstroom for Kathu starts at 10:55 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 Potchefstroom Kathu route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Potchefstroom and Kathu?

You can check all the direct connections between Potchefstroom 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, Intercity Xpress and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Kathu on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Potchefstroom 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 4 daily trips between Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Kathu?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Kathu

Economy

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

More bus routes to Potchefstroom and to Kathu

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