Bus Welkom to Kroonstad: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Welkom to Kroonstad

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Welkom to Kroonstad from various bus operators like Intercape, Eagle Liner or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$16

Friday

$16

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	0h 45m	1:05 AM	Welkom	EP Building	1:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 1:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Eagle Liner	0h 55m	1:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:15 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 1:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/20/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/20/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	0h 55m	1:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:15 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 1:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Intercape	0h 45m	5:00 AM	Welkom	EP Building	5:45 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 5:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/21/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/21/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	0h 55m	1:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:15 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 1:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Intercape	0h 50m	5:45 AM	Welkom	EP Building	6:35 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 5:45:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/22/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/22/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	0h 55m	8:30 AM	Welkom	EP Building	9:25 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Eagle Liner	0h 50m	5:00 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$17	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 5:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/23/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/23/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	0h 55m	8:30 AM	Welkom	EP Building	9:25 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 8:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Eagle Liner	0h 55m	1:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:15 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 1:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$23	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/24/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/24/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	0h 45m	1:05 AM	Welkom	EP Building	1:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 1:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Eagle Liner	0h 55m	1:20 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:15 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 1:20:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/25/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/25/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	1h 0m	5:40 PM	Welkom	EP Building	6:40 PM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from EP Building, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 5:40:00 PM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
City to City	0h 45m	5:05 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	5:50 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$22	A Bus from City to City goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 5:05:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Eagle Liner	0h 55m	2:50 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	3:45 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$30	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 2:50:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	4:30 AM	Welkom	TL Barnard Agency	5:20 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from TL Barnard Agency, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 4:30:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Greyhound South Africa	0h 55m	2:00 AM	Welkom	Shell Ultra City	2:55 AM	Kroonstad	Shell Ultra City	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Shell Ultra City, Welkom (South Africa) at 4/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to Shell Ultra City, Kroonstad (South Africa) arriving at 4/26/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Welkom to Kroonstad is $16 on 4/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Welkom and Kroonstad

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 68 daily buses from Welkom to Kroonstad. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 39 daily coaches between Welkom and Kroonstad.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 276 buses from Welkom to Kroonstad, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Welkom and Kroonstad, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Welkom to Kroonstad

Compare all providers like Intercape, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa that travel 51 times every day by bus from Welkom to Kroonstad in one click! Book your bus ticket from Welkom to Kroonstad starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	0h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:05 AM
Latest Bus	5:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	51 Ø
Distance	38.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Welkom to Kroonstad

Every day, 51 buses from 6 bus companies leave Welkom for Kroonstad: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$18

Tuesday 04/21

$18

Wednesday 04/22

$19

Thursday 04/23

$16

Friday 04/24

$16

Saturday 04/25

$18

Sunday 04/26

$18

Monday 04/27

$18

Tuesday 04/28

$20

Wednesday 04/29

$19

Thursday 04/30

$16

Friday 05/01

$18

Saturday 05/02

$19

Sunday 05/03

$16

Monday 05/04

$19

Tuesday 05/05

$19

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$16

Saturday 05/09

$19

Sunday 05/10

$18

Monday 05/11

$18

Tuesday 05/12

$18

Wednesday 05/13

$20

Thursday 05/14

$18

Friday 05/15

$19

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Welkom to Kroonstad

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

With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Welkom to Kroonstad. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Welkom to Kroonstad, with $16. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Welkom to Kroonstad

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 Welkom to Kroonstad 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 Welkom to Kroonstad, 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 Welkom to Kroonstad are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Welkom and Kroonstad

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

EP Building

Heeren Street 5

Shell Ultra City

Koppie Alleen Road 285

TL Barnard Agency

Buiten St 17

Shell Ultra City

R34

Service and Comfort on the bus from Welkom to Kroonstad

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

FAQs about the Welkom to Kroonstad bus

How much does a Welkom Kroonstad bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 0h 55m to reach Kroonstad. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Welkom to Kroonstad?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kroonstad.

On average, how many connections are available from Welkom to Kroonstad each day?

Every day, the Welkom to Kroonstad bus route is served by approximately 51 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Welkom to Kroonstad take?

The fastest bus from Welkom to Kroonstad is offered by Intercape and takes 0h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Welkom to Kroonstad?

The earliest bus arriving in Kroonstad from Welkom starts at 1:05 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 Welkom to Kroonstad?

The latest bus trip departing from Welkom for Kroonstad starts at 5:40 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 Welkom Kroonstad route?

When traveling by bus from Welkom to Kroonstad, passengers can travel with Intercape, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Welkom and Kroonstad?

You can check all the direct connections between Welkom and Kroonstad 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, Eagle Liner and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the Welkom to Kroonstad 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 Welkom Kroonstad 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 Welkom Kroonstad 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 Welkom to Kroonstad on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Welkom to Kroonstad?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Welkom to Kroonstad

Economy

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

More bus routes to Welkom and to Kroonstad

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