How much is the bus ticket from Kathu to Upington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kathu to Upington start at R 348. The average price for this route is around R 468. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kathu to Upington?

The average bus journey time from Kathu to Upington is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 199 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Kathu to Upington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kathu to Upington?

The earliest bus departs from Kathu to Upington at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 16:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kathu to Upington?

A bus trip from Kathu to Upington produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Kathu to Upington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44695 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kathu to Upington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kathu to Upington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kathu to Upington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kathu to Upington from R 314 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kathu to Upington on 31 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:35	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 30m	17:05	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 30m	17:05	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	14:35	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 30m	17:05	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	16:40	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 35m	19:15	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	16:40	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 35m	19:15	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures from Kathu to Upington on 2 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 30m	05:25	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 40m	05:35	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures from Kathu to Upington on 3 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 30m	05:25	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 40m	05:35	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures from Kathu to Upington on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 30m	05:25	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 40m	05:35	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures from Kathu to Upington on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 30m	05:25	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	02:55	Elegant Fuel Kathu	2h 40m	05:35	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	03:10	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	2h 20m	05:30	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:34 PM SAST.

Get from Kathu to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 348, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

199 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Kathu and Upington?

Stops in Kathu

A
Kathu Shell Kathu
Shell Kathu, Shop 3 Corner N 8 &, Frikkie Meyer St, Kathu, 8446, South Africa

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 097 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45097 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 419

Intercape Mainliner Kathu Upington recent customer reviews

the bus is dirty and do not smell nice

Joane V.

11 October 2024

Bus was very dirty

Piet V.

6 October 2024

Everything was fine except that it was 38degrees and no aircon on the bus.

Cornelius Stephanus A.

5 January 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/511 649 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kathu to Upington by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Kathu to Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kathu to Upington start at R 348. The average price for this route is around R 468. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kathu to Upington?
The average bus journey time from Kathu to Upington is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 199 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Kathu to Upington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kathu to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Kathu to Upington at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 16:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kathu to Upington?
A bus trip from Kathu to Upington produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Kathu to Upington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44695 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kathu to Upington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kathu to Upington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kathu to Upington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.