How far is Carletonville from Kimberley?

The distance between Carletonville and Kimberley is around 371 km (230 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carletonville to Kimberley?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Carletonville, in Carletonville, and end it at Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre), in Kimberley.

Bus Carletonville to Kimberley from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carletonville to Kimberley on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 55m	5:55am	Kimberley - Kauai Engen (c/o Oliver Road & Ashe Street)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	4h 55m	12:10am	Kimberley (Shell Ultra City) - Shell Ultra City, N12, Kimberley, 8301	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 10m	10:25pm	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	6h 35m	5:35am	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	5h 20m	12:35am	KIMBERLEY (TOURIST INFO CENTRE) - TOURIST INFO CENTRE, CIVIC CENTRE, KIMBERLEY, 8300	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:14 PM SAST.

Get from Carletonville to Kimberley

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

372 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Carletonville and Kimberley?

Stops in Carletonville

A
Carletonville
30 Kruis St, Fochville, 2515, South Africa
B
Total Garage
Total, 5333 Osmium St, Carletonville, 2499
C
Caltex Garage
Celtex, 78 Annan Rd, Carletonville, 2499

Stops in Kimberley

A
Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre),, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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Intercape

3.5/544,037 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to multiple reviews, the staff is excellent and goes out of their way to ensure the safety of passengers' baggage. However, there have been complaints about rude drivers who refuse restroom stops and late arrivals without explanation. Additionally, some customers have mentioned a terrible smell on board and a lack of functioning air conditioning, resulting in an unpleasant experience.

Intercape Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

Driver rood cirsing at people that want to go to a toilet . Vehicle late no reason,no rest stops

Renier R.

February 4, 2023

Terrible smell, what aircon? Horrible experience.

Ruan N.

February 23, 2023

Overall good

Herme V.

May 3, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53,052 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3052 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Big Sky Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus broke down just on the outskirts of Bloemhof and had to wait 3 and a half hour before the new bus arrived

Cornelia O.

November 2, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,031 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Based on 11031 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Intercity Xpress Carletonville Kimberley recent customer reviews

The bus came an hour late and no one explained the reason why

Given S.

September 21, 2025

APM WC

2/52,740 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,150 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA by bus

How far is Carletonville from Kimberley?
The distance between Carletonville and Kimberley is around 371 km (230 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carletonville to Kimberley?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Carletonville, in Carletonville, and end it at Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre), in Kimberley.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$25

11-25

$32

Today

$25

11-27

$25

11-28

$31

11-29

$31

11-30

$26

12-01

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The cheapest trip from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $103 for a bus ticket from Carletonville to Kimberley, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, Intercape 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.