How far is Durban from Kathu?

The distance between the two cities is 506 miles (815 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durban to Kathu?

Most of the buses traveling from Durban to Kathu leave from Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel) and arrive at Kathu Shell Kathu. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Durban to Kathu from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to Kathu on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Kathu on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Kathu on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Kathu on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Kathu on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	18h 15m	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	19h	2:15pm	Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:42 PM SAST.

Get from Durban to Kathu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

504 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,883 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have expressed high satisfaction with the service, highlighting the friendliness of both drivers and staff. The quality of service provided by Intercape has left a positive impression on travelers, making it a preferred choice for future journeys.

Intercape Mainliner Durban Kathu recent customer reviews

I was happy because the charging port was working. The aircon was working. The toilet was clean wow. N the bus drivers was friendly. The was was on time and it never broke along the road unlike the other times.

Jane M.

August 31, 2025

I enjoyed everything,the driver and the other guys were so friendly they give best service... I will always choose intercape over and over again.

Luleka S.

October 15, 2024

The clients comes last at intercape,they are not a priority.The agent they have - Dylan is very professional,please keep up the good work

Sinomuzi M.

November 1, 2022

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Kathu?

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban King Shaka Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Stops in Kathu

A - Kathu Shell Kathu

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durban to Kathu by bus

How far is Durban from Kathu?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$39

11/19

$36

Today

$39

11/21

$42

11/22

$33

11/23

$33

11/24

$43

11/25

$33

The cheapest trip from Durban to Kathu was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $51 for a bus ticket from Durban to Kathu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-25.