Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:21 AM SAST.
Get from Kathu to Bloemfontein
The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Kathu and Bloemfontein?
Stops in Kathu
- A
Kathu Shell Kathu
Shell Kathu, Shop 3 Corner N 8 &, Frikkie Meyer St, Kathu, 8446, South Africa
Stops in Bloemfontein
- A
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa - B
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool) - C
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
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Passengers generally appreciate the comfort and punctuality of the buses, along with professional driving that ensures a smooth journey. The staff is noted for being friendly and helpful. However, some users reported issues such as unclean toilets, air conditioning problems leading to discomfort due to heat, non-functional charging points at seats, and occasional communication gaps regarding luggage handling procedures.
Intercape Mainliner Kathu Bloemfontein recent customer reviews
I enjoyed my bus ride but I just didn't like the fact that we had to wait in Kimberly for almost 30 minutes for a passenger that got on the wrong bus.
Tahseen B.
The staff was very rude ever since I have used intercape I have never seen such a rude staff before I don't think I'll ever want to use intercape ever
Keletso Prudence K.
The person who packed my luggage, even though I was first in line, started with the person who came last. I know it's packed according to arrival places, but he didn't communicate anything with me or help me. The driver later asked us to pick up a ticket that had fallen on the ground so we could put it on my bag and then I he asked me to pack my bag myself. To me it feels like that the assistant did not want to help me
Reinhard W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kathu to Bloemfontein by bus
How far is Kathu from Bloemfontein?
The distance between Kathu and Bloemfontein is around 349 km (216 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kathu to Bloemfontein?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kathu Shell Kathu, in Kathu, and end it at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kathu to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $28To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kathu to Bloemfontein, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $28 to $99 for a bus ticket from Kathu to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-29.
