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Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 10 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest Fastest $81 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $81
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 11 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $115 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $119 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $119 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $115
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 12 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $157 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $173 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) No tags $165 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $173 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $165
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 13 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $112 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $122 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) No tags $117 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $122 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $117
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 14 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $138 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $150 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) No tags $142 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $150 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $142
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 15 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $153 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $169 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) No tags $161 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $169 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $161
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 16 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $136 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $153 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) No tags $144 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $153 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $144
Next departures for Kathu to Cape Town on December 17 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Cheapest $144 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) Fastest $161 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 16h 5m 8:45am
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) No tags $153 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $161 Bus 4:40pm
Elegant Fuel, Frikkie Meyer Street (Kathu Motors) 17h 5m 9:45am
Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) No tags $153
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:46 PM SAST.
View all departures Get from Kathu to Cape Town This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Kathu and Cape Town? Stops in Kathu A
Kathu Shell Kathu
Shell Kathu, Shop 3 Corner N 8 &, Frikkie Meyer St, Kathu, 8446, South Africa Map
Stops in Cape Town D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Map
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa Map
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town Map
Compare bus companies 3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5/5 44,402 reviews
Staff 4.3
Timeliness 3.1
Cleanliness 4.1
Wifi 1.2
Users have reported that the staff is very friendly, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, some concerns were raised about the bus making numerous stops and feeling unstable during the journey.
Intercape Mainliner Kathu Cape Town recent customer reviews The bus came late and arrived late because of that i missed a very important orientation. Also there was no air conditioning.
I really loved the service and everything was, the time accuracy and the way they kept on cleaning the bus.
5 out of 5 stars
Amogelang S.
December 22, 2021 Very satisfied with trip
Bus was very clean
And the staff was very generous and helpful
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kathu to Cape Town 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 Kathu to Cape Town? The cheapest bus tickets from Kathu to Cape Town start from $62. The average price for this route is around $83. 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 Kathu to Cape Town? The average bus travel time from Kathu to Cape Town is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 810 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 5m and is operated by Intercape .
Which bus companies service the Kathu to Cape Town route? Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kathu to Cape Town? The earliest bus departs from Kathu to Cape Town at 4:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kathu to Cape Town? A bus trip from Kathu to Cape Town generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kathu to Cape Town was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $53 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kathu to Cape Town, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $53 to $174 for a bus ticket from Kathu to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-12-13.
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The cheapest trip from Kathu to Cape Town was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $53
