Intercape Bus Tickets from Carltonville to Kathu
Intercape offers bus tickets from Carltonville to Kathu, with 1-way prices having ranged from R522 to R680 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Carltonville to Kathu is R522 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Upington scheduled to depart Carltonville at 20:10 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Kathu at 03:05 on Tue 13 Oct 2026 (duration of 6 hours 55 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R468 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Upington departing Carltonville at 20:10 on Mon 12 Oct 2026 and arriving in Kathu at 03:05 on Tue 13 Oct 2026 (duration of 6 hours 55 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R564, Flexi: R595, Full Flexi: R627. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R564, Flexi: R506, Full Flexi: R533.
Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi
Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.
| Feature | Saver | Flexi | Full Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Cheapest | Standard | Premium |
| Luggage Allowance | 15 kg (2 pieces max) | 20 kg (2 pieces max) | 25 kg (2 pieces max) |
| Seat Reservations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student) |
❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure) |
25% Fee | 15% Fee | 10% Fee |
| Cancellation Policy | 75% refund (Must cancel 48h before) |
85% refund (Must cancel 24h before) |
90% refund (Must cancel 12h before) |
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Carltonville to Kathu
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-10-07 00:08:35
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (Carltonville) | Arrive (Kathu) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington | Mainliner | 08:25am | 4:35pm | 660 | 627 | 594 |
| Pretoria to Upington | Mainliner | 8:10pm | 03:05am | 580 | 551 | 522 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 522 | 612 | 564 |
| Flexi | 551 | 646 | 595 |
| Full Flexi | 580 | 680 | 627 |
Intercape Routes from Carltonville to Kathu
- Pretoria to Cape Town via Upington
- Pretoria to Upington
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 6h 55m, slowest 8h 10m, average 7h 33m.
Departures vary from 8:25am to 8:10pm. Arrivals from 3:05am to 4:35pm.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
Departure: Carltonville
Address: Engen Garage, Fochville Crossing (N12 Convenience Centre)
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.4946937
Longitude: 27.4917653
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Carltonville on Google Maps
Arrival: Kathu
Address: Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer St (Kathu Motors)
Province: Northern Cape
Safety Rating: 3/10
Public street stop. Normal vigilance required. Try to have a lift arranged if arriving late at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -27.6905631
Longitude: 23.0719358
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Kathu on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from Kathu to Carltonville
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Kathu to Carltonville.