Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers) | Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:12 PM SAST.
Get from Welkom to Carletonville
The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Welkom and Carletonville?
Stops in Welkom
- A
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), Welkom, 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Welkom 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 Welkom to Carletonville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Welkom to Carletonville start from $29. The average price for this route is around $52. 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 Carletonville?
The average bus travel time from Welkom to Carletonville is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Welkom to Carletonville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Welkom to Carletonville?
The earliest bus departs from Welkom to Carletonville at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 4:35am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Welkom to Carletonville?
A bus trip from Welkom to Carletonville generates an estimated 5 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 Welkom 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 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom 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.
The cheapest trip from Welkom to Carletonville was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Welkom to Carletonville, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $99 for a bus ticket from Welkom to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-12-06.
Usually Greyhound South Africa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
