Is there a way to reach Kathu from Pretoria without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Kathu without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu?

The travel time from Pretoria to Kathu is about 9h 35m, but you can get there in as little as 9h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 347 miles (559 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Pretoria and Kathu?

The distance separating Pretoria and Kathu is 347 miles (559 km).

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

If you're headed to Kathu from Pretoria, chances are that your bus will leave from Pretoria Station and arrive at Kathu Shell Kathu. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Pretoria to Kathu?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Pretoria to Kathu by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $23.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu?

You can expect to pay around $33 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $23 and $71, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Pretoria to Kathu Bus Tickets

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TodayMar 4

from $21

TomorrowMar 5

from $21

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from $21

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: March 4 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: March 5 at 2:50am
Destination city: Kathu
Destination location: Elegant Fuel Kathu
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: March 4 at 5:30pm
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: March 5 at 3:05am
Destination city: Kathu
Destination location: Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 35m
Departure time: March 4 at 5:30am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: March 4 at 4:35pm
Destination city: Kathu
Destination location: Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m
Departure time: March 4 at 5:30am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: March 4 at 4:35pm
Destination city: Kathu
Destination location: Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m
Departure time: March 4 at 5:30am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: March 4 at 4:35pm
Destination city: Kathu
Destination location: Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m

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Bus Pretoria to Kathu: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33

Average bus trip duration9h 35m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure5:30am

Distance343 miles (552 km)

Latest bus departure7:30pm

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Intercape

3.5/538,512 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape Mainline receives praise for its comfortable buses, friendly and professional staff, punctual departures and arrivals, as well as useful amenities like USB charging points. However, some users noted issues with the cleanliness of toilets during trips. Overall satisfaction is high among travelers who appreciate the service provided by Intercape Mainline.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Kathu recent customer reviews

The breaks were unnecessarily long and they stopped so many times even though they were not picking anyone up.

Demi N.

February 17, 2025

Comfortable seating. All passengers were not considering towards other, loud music was playing. The driver took a bit of reckless chances while driving like turning in front of coming trafic. The toilet was clean in the beginning but wasn't maintained throughout.

Luzanne R.

December 14, 2024

I enjoyed everything with Intercape Mainline, I loved that their buses are comfortable, they have charging points plus they have heaters. I didn't catch cold in anyway. I love their services. Keep up the good work.

Noxolo Mirriam S.

June 9, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/58,352 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

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 Pretoria Kathu recent customer reviews

Your Bus is very much comfortable and clean. I do enjoyed my journey

Reuben Tshegedi R.

December 21, 2024

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

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Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Kathu?

Stops in Pretoria

A - Pretoria Station

B - Pretoria Station

Stops in Kathu

A - Kathu Shell Kathu

Frequently asked questions for your trip Pretoria - Kathu

Is there a way to reach Kathu from Pretoria without flying?
How long is the bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu?
What is the distance between Pretoria and Kathu?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Kathu?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Pretoria to Kathu?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/02

$50

03/03

$35

Today

$21

03/05

$21

03/06

$21

03/07

$22

03/08

$22

03/09

$21

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Kathu was searched and found on Mar 5, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Kathu, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $66 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-03-05.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Pretoria to Kathu.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pretoria to Kathu.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Pretoria to Kathu, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Pretoria to Kathu: Trip Overview

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Pretoria to Kathu Buses

Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Kathu?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Pretoria - Kathu

Is there a way to reach Kathu from Pretoria without flying?

How long is the bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu?

What is the distance between Pretoria and Kathu?

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

What is the cheapest way to travel from Pretoria to Kathu?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Pretoria to Kathu?

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