Passengers frequently commend the caring and attentive staff, highlighting their professionalism and dedication to ensuring a safe journey. Many travelers appreciate the comfort of the buses, although some mention issues with window seals allowing cold air in or discomfort from seat cramping. Concerns about cleanliness were noted due to cockroaches on board.
I enjoyed NOTHING the bus was extremely late as in 1h30 minutes, meaning we have waited for 2hrs. No notification from intercape offices to alert commuters about the delay of the bus. It was so unprofessional.
1 out of 5 stars
Olebogeng R.
The staff is very caring and they didn't want to leave anyone and made sure passengers got to their destinations safely
5 out of 5 stars
Phathumuzi M.
I didn't enjoy anything during my trip the bus had technically issues. We have to wait for 3 hours in Johannesburg park station before we reach our destination. Also the toilet was a night mare.
Based on 3034 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 $42
Users have reported a positive experience, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and excellent driving. Additionally, they appreciated the friendliness of the drivers. While there was a minor delay with one trip being slightly late, overall satisfaction remains high due to these commendable aspects of service.
The bus was a few minutes late, besides that it was clean adn and the driving was excellent
5 out of 5 stars
Smangaliso J.
The bus didn’t pitch. I later read comments online that stated that this was a normal practice for this bus service. I won't use this services ever because they do not exist.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kathu to Pretoria by bus
What is the travel distance from Kathu to Pretoria?
It's about 559 km (347 miles) from Kathu to Pretoria.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kathu to Pretoria?
Buses departing from Kathu Shell Kathu in Kathu will take you to Pretoria Station in Pretoria.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-22
$30
11-23
$30
Today
$30
11-25
$30
11-26
$38
11-27
$29
11-28
$35
11-29
$30
The cheapest trip from Kathu to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $29
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kathu to Pretoria, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $120 for a bus ticket from Kathu to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually 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.
The cheapest trip from Kathu to Pretoria was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $29
