Bus from Kathu to Cape Town: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kathu to Cape Town on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercape MainlinerBus
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Cheapest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)Fastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)No tags
Intercape MainlinerBus
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:31 SAST.

Get from Kathu to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
16h 5mAverage duration
510 milesDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Kathu to Cape Town

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Kathu to Cape Town?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Kathu to Cape Town start from £32. The average price for this route is around £38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Kathu to Cape Town?

    The average bus journey time from Kathu to Cape Town is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 510 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 16h 5m and is operated by Intercape.

  3. Which bus companies service the Kathu to Cape Town route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kathu to Cape Town?

    The earliest bus departs from Kathu to Cape Town at 16:40. And the latest bus departs at 16:40.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kathu to Cape Town?

    A bus journey from Kathu to Cape Town produces an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/11
£37
27/11
£32
Today
£50
29/11
£60
30/11
£42
01/12
£37
02/12
£29
03/12
£41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kathu to Cape Town was searched and found on 2 Dec 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 Cape Town as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £67 for a bus ticket from Kathu to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-02.

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