How much is the bus ticket from Durban to Carletonville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Durban to Carletonville start from $66. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Durban to Carletonville?

The average bus travel time from Durban to Carletonville is 19h 20m, covering a distance of 516 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 55m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Durban to Carletonville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky , Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Big Tree .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durban to Carletonville?

The earliest bus departs from Durban to Carletonville at 5:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Carletonville?

A bus trip from Durban to Carletonville generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Durban to Carletonville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Carletonville?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durban to Carletonville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Carletonville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Durban to Carletonville from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durban to Carletonville on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Carletonville on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Carletonville on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Carletonville on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Carletonville on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Next departures for Durban to Carletonville on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	19h 20m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	20h 5m	1:50pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:37 PM SAST.

Get from Durban to Carletonville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 20mAverage Duration

516 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Durban and Carletonville?

Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Visit page
B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Stops in Carletonville

A
Carletonville
30 Kruis St, Fochville, 2515, South Africa
B
Total Garage
Total, 5333 Osmium St, Carletonville, 2499
C
Caltex Garage
Celtex, 78 Annan Rd, Carletonville, 2499

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,120 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercape

3.5/544,326 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 44326 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 WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $79

Intercape Durban Carletonville recent customer reviews

There was alot of issues regarding the heating and air-conditioning, but overall was okay, I guess.

Henrico P.

December 11, 2020

Intercity Xpress

3/511,145 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Eagle Liner

3/510,439 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,196 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Tree

2.5/5115 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durban to Carletonville 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 Durban to Carletonville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Durban to Carletonville start from $66. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Durban to Carletonville?
The average bus travel time from Durban to Carletonville is 19h 20m, covering a distance of 516 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 55m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Durban to Carletonville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Tree.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durban to Carletonville?
The earliest bus departs from Durban to Carletonville at 5:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durban to Carletonville?
A bus trip from Durban to Carletonville generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Durban to Carletonville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durban to Carletonville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durban to Carletonville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durban to Carletonville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-04

$67

12-05

$75

Today

$71

12-07

$79

12-08

$68

12-09

$87

12-10

$87

12-11

$133

The cheapest trip from Durban to Carletonville was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $148 for a bus ticket from Durban to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-12-08.