Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:19 PM SAST.
Get from Cape Town to Kathu
The journey takes about 16 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Kathu?
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Stops in Kathu
- A
Kathu Shell Kathu
Shell Kathu, Shop 3 Corner N 8 &, Frikkie Meyer St, Kathu, 8446, South Africa
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Intercape is appreciated for its overall service, as noted by several users. However, there are common concerns about the comfort of seating during long journeys and rest stops not being ideal. Additionally, some travelers mentioned discomfort due to limited personal space and occasional delays in bus schedules.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Kathu recent customer reviews
Love the service but very uncomfortable sitting next to someone that's in my space and the person that sat in front moved her seat everytime on my legs. So it was a very uncomfortable 17hour ride
Melissa W.
Always nice to drive whit them rest stops are bad not nice places and on 17h plus drive sleepliner would be nice
Gavin B.
The heater in the bus did not work and we traveled at night so it was freezing cold. The entertainment system (tv) didn't work and the seats were uncomfortable
Raymond G.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Kathu by bus
What is the distance between Cape Town and Kathu?
Cape Town and Kathu are 823 km (510 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Kathu?
Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town will take you to Kathu Shell Kathu in Kathu.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Kathu was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $78To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Kathu, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $78 to $137 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-01.
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