Intercape Bus Tickets from Kathu to Johannesburg
Intercape offers bus tickets from Kathu to Johannesburg, with 1-way prices having ranged from R420 to R680 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Kathu to Johannesburg is R430 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner UPT-PTA scheduled to depart Kathu at 21:00 on Thu 21 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg at 05:35 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 8 hours 35 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R417 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner UPT-PTA departing Kathu at 21:00 on Thu 21 May 2026 and arriving in Johannesburg at 05:35 on Fri 22 May 2026 (duration of 8 hours 35 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R458, Flexi: R518, Full Flexi: R600. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R458, Flexi: R440, Full Flexi: R510.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Kathu to Johannesburg
Select a date block below to view the full schedule for that day. Green indicates the lowest fare.
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 Kathu to Johannesburg
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-16 00:29:35
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (KATHU - Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors)) | Arrive (JOHANNESBURG - Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner CA-UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 11:00am | Thu 21 May 2026 8:15pm | 600 | 520 | 460 |
| Mainliner UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Thu 21 May 2026 9:00pm | Fri 22 May 2026 05:35am | 550 | 490 | 430 |
| Mainliner CA-UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 11:00am | Fri 22 May 2026 8:15pm | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky POST-VRG-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Fri 22 May 2026 8:10pm | Sat 23 May 2026 06:20am | 580 | 500 | 440 |
| Mainliner UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 22 May 2026 9:00pm | Sat 23 May 2026 05:35am | 550 | 490 | 430 |
| Mainliner CA-UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 11:00am | Sat 23 May 2026 8:15pm | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Mainliner UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 23 May 2026 9:00pm | Sun 24 May 2026 05:35am | 550 | 490 | 430 |
| Mainliner CA-UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 11:00am | Sun 24 May 2026 8:15pm | 640 | 540 | 480 |
| Big Sky Intercity Big Sky POST-VRG-PTA | Big Sky Intercity | Sun 24 May 2026 8:10pm | Mon 25 May 2026 06:20am | 580 | 500 | 440 |
| Mainliner UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 24 May 2026 9:00pm | Mon 25 May 2026 05:35am | 550 | 490 | 430 |
| Mainliner CA-UPT-PTA | Mainliner | Mon 25 May 2026 11:00am | Mon 25 May 2026 8:15pm | 680 | 580 | 520 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 420 | 520 | 458 |
| Flexi | 480 | 580 | 518 |
| Full Flexi | 550 | 680 | 600 |
Intercape Routes from Kathu to Johannesburg
- Mainliner CA-UPT-PTA
- Mainliner UPT-PTA
- Big Sky Intercity Big Sky POST-VRG-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 8h 35m, slowest 10h 10m, average 9h 5m.
Departures vary from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Arrivals from 5:35am to 8:15pm.
Travelling for a major life event?
If you are relocating to the Cape or travelling to manage family affairs, ensure your legal requirements are in order.
Passenger Reviews: Kathu to Johannesburg
Write a Review
Did you travel this route recently? Share your experience regarding punctuality, comfort, and safety.
Recent Comments
No community reviews yet for the journey from Kathu to Johannesburg. Be the first to share your experience!
Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: 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
To: Johannesburg
Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 2/10
Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.19704997
Longitude: 28.04221218
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Kathu
What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Johannesburg to Kathu.