What is the distance between Kuruman and Carletonville?

About 256 miles (412 km) separate Kuruman and Carletonville.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kuruman to Carletonville?

If you're headed to Carletonville from Kuruman, chances are that your bus will leave from Kalahari Tourist Office Kuruman and arrive at Carletonville. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Kuruman to Carletonville from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kuruman to Carletonville on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Kuruman - Engen Garage, Corner of Main Road and Melville Street	7h	4:50am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	KURUMAN - ENGEN GARAGE, MAIN STREET, KURUMAN	6h 50m	4:15am	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	11:50am	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	7h 30m	7:20pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	7h 30m	7:20pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	7h 30m	7:20pm	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:41 AM SAST.

Get from Kuruman to Carletonville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7hAverage Duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,778 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have noted that the bus service was punctual, with one instance of arriving five minutes early, which they found impressive. However, there are mentions regarding road conditions during the trip that were less than ideal. Overall, passengers appreciated the timely arrival and had a satisfactory travel experience despite some concerns about road quality.

Intercape Mainliner Kuruman Carletonville recent customer reviews

The bus was 5 minutes early - which was awesome

Reginald N.

October 12, 2025

The trip was Ohk but the roads were not

Omphile M.

July 19, 2025

Very dissatisfied

Vuyolwethu Eric M.

November 23, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,918 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Big Sky

3.5/52,978 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercape

3.5/543,778 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have noted that the bus service was punctual, with one instance of arriving five minutes early, which they found impressive. However, there are mentions regarding road conditions during the trip that were less than ideal. Overall, passengers appreciated the timely arrival and had a satisfactory travel experience despite some concerns about road quality.

Intercape Mainliner Kuruman Carletonville recent customer reviews

The bus was 5 minutes early - which was awesome

Reginald N.

October 12, 2025

The trip was Ohk but the roads were not

Omphile M.

July 19, 2025

Very dissatisfied

Vuyolwethu Eric M.

November 23, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Kuruman and Carletonville?

Stops in Kuruman

A - Kalahari Tourist Office Kuruman

Stops in Carletonville

A - Carletonville

B - Total Garage

C - Caltex Garage

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kuruman to Carletonville by bus

What is the distance between Kuruman and Carletonville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kuruman to Carletonville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$27

11/14

$24

Today

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11/16

$28

11/17

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11/18

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11/19

$21

11/20

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The cheapest trip from Kuruman to Carletonville was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $37 for a bus ticket from Kuruman to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercape 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.