What is the travel distance from Kuruman to Upington?

About 150 miles (241 km) separate Kuruman and Upington.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Kuruman to Upington start their journey at Kalahari Tourist Office Kuruman and wind up at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Kuruman to Upington from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kuruman to Upington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 30m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:25am	Kuruman - Engen Garage, Corner of Main Road and Melville Street	3h 5m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 15m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	2:10am	KURUMAN - ENGEN GARAGE, MAIN STREET, KURUMAN	3h 15m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	2:10am	KURUMAN - ENGEN GARAGE, MAIN STREET, KURUMAN	3h 25m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags

Next departures for Kuruman to Upington on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 30m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	2:25am	Kuruman - Engen Garage, Corner of Main Road and Melville Street	3h 5m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 15m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	2:10am	KURUMAN - ENGEN GARAGE, MAIN STREET, KURUMAN	3h 15m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 15m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Kuruman to Upington on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	KURUMAN - ENGEN GARAGE, MAIN STREET, KURUMAN	3h 15m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	2:25am	Kuruman - Engen Garage, Corner of Main Road and Melville Street	3h 5m	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 30m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	2:10am	KURUMAN - ENGEN GARAGE, MAIN STREET, KURUMAN	3h 25m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Astro Energy, Leach Petrol, Hoof Street (Kuruman)	3h 30m	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:01 PM SAST.

Get from Kuruman to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

150 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,838 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, some passengers express dissatisfaction with the bus service due to delays without any prior notification. On a positive note, others mention that their trip was peaceful and enjoyable.

Intercape Mainliner Kuruman Upington recent customer reviews

I liked that THIS TIME they communicated the delay. But a whole 5 hours delay? Very disappointing

Thuto M.

September 15, 2025

Space for legs was limited

Geraldine B.

August 19, 2025

Bus arrived late

Mpho B.

November 10, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510,945 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.

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Kuruman and Upington?

Stops in Kuruman

A - Kalahari Tourist Office Kuruman

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kuruman to Upington by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

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11/17

$18

Today

$19

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11/20

$19

11/21

$18

11/22

$21

11/23

$18

The cheapest trip from Kuruman to Upington was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $29 for a bus ticket from Kuruman to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.