How much is the bus ticket from Welkom to Upington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Welkom to Upington start from $47. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Welkom to Upington?

The average bus trip duration from Welkom to Upington is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 336 miles (541 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 10m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Welkom to Upington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Welkom to Upington at 5:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:55am.

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

A bus trip from Welkom to Upington generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Welkom to Upington from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Welkom to Upington on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Welkom to Upington on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Welkom to Upington on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Welkom to Upington on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Welkom to Upington on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:55am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	11h 10m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	CheapestFastest

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Get from Welkom to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 10mAverage Duration

336 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Welkom and Upington?

Stops in Welkom

A
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), Welkom, South Africa
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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

3.5/545,349 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive feedback about the helpfulness of the driver, who ensured passengers were comfortable and informed about the route and breaks. However, there are concerns regarding pest control, as some users have reported seeing cockroaches on board.

Intercape Mainliner Welkom Upington recent customer reviews

It was my 1st time using the intercape bus your driver Mr Mbovu made it easy for me to settle in the bus understand that how the route and breaks workers made sure all passengers are back from the shops before we continue with our journey

Paballo P.

October 19, 2025

The service was profesional with a friendly staff.

Nqheku M.

November 24, 2025

Pests control not yet done, cockroches in your buses

Topollo Desmond M.

January 20, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Welkom to Upington by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Welkom to Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Welkom to Upington start from $47. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Welkom to Upington?
The average bus trip duration from Welkom to Upington is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 336 miles (541 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Welkom to Upington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Welkom to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Welkom to Upington at 5:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:55am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Welkom to Upington?
A bus trip from Welkom to Upington generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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

01/04

$95

01/05

$92

Today

$83

01/07

$55

01/08

$87

01/09

$87

01/10

$77

01/11

$69

The cheapest trip from Welkom to Upington was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $102 for a bus ticket from Welkom to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2026-01-07.