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What is the best way to travel from Kathu to Johannesburg?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Johannesburg from Kathu. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Flight
1h 15m
£122
£152
3
Bus
8h 15m
£22
£47
10

What is the cheapest way to reach Johannesburg from Kathu?

You can get to Johannesburg with just £22 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £26
tomorrow
from £37
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £46
Tuesday
from £46

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • South African Airlink
    1h 15m
    0
    08:15
    Kathu
    09:30
    Johannesburg
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airlink
    1h 15m
    0
    17:45
    Kathu
    19:00
    Johannesburg
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airlink
    1h 15m
    0
    17:15
    Kathu
    18:30
    Johannesburg
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £211

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £37
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £44
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £59

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £22
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £66

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £34
  • Intercape
    10h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    07:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £53
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £79

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £30
  • Intercape
    10h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    07:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £57
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £70

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £46
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £48
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £53

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £46
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £46
  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £48

What are the fastest trips from Kathu to Johannesburg?

You can get to Johannesburg from Kathu in just 1h 15m with a Flight from South African Airlink. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 1h 15m
tomorrow
from 8h 15m
Friday
from 8h 35m
Saturday
from 8h 35m
Sunday
from 8h 35m
Monday
from 8h 15m
Tuesday
from 8h 15m

    Fastest Flights today

  • South African Airlink
    1h 15m
    0
    08:15
    Kathu
    09:30
    Johannesburg
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airlink
    1h 15m
    0
    17:45
    Kathu
    19:00
    Johannesburg
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £122
  • South African Airlink
    1h 15m
    0
    17:15
    Kathu
    18:30
    Johannesburg
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £211
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £26
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £44
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £59
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £37

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £66
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £34
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £79
  • Intercape
    10h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    07:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £53

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £30
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £70
  • Intercape
    10h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    07:50
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £57

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £48
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £46
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £53

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Intercape
    8h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    04:45
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £48
  • Intercape
    8h 35m
    0
    21:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    05:35
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £46
  • Intercape
    9h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Kathu
    Elegant Fuel
    20:15
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £46
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Kathu to Johannesburg

What are the most popular stations in Kathu and Johannesburg?

In Kathu, you will usually depart from Elegant Fuel, while in Johannesburg you will be arriving at Park Station, 20 Albertina Sisulu Rd Bus Stop or Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Johannesburg from Kathu? With 5 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kathu and Johannesburg, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from Intercape.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from South African Airlink: you will get to Johannesburg in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kathu and Johannesburg are Intercape and South African Airlink, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Kathu and Johannesburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Olifantshoek or to Alberton, and look at flights from , and landing at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Kathu to Johannesburg?

The most popular companies between Kathu and Johannesburg, are Intercape and South African Airlink. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intercape

Airlines: South African Airlink

All you need to know when you travel from Kathu to Johannesburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kathu to Johannesburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Kathu to Johannesburg

How can I reach Johannesburg from Kathu?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Johannesburg from Kathu.

How far is Johannesburg from Kathu?

The distance between Kathu and Johannesburg is 522.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kathu and Johannesburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 89 kgs, and a flight 128 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kathu to Johannesburg?

You can get to Johannesburg with just £22 by taking a Bus from Intercape.

What is the fastest way to get from Kathu to Johannesburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Johannesburg in just 1h 15m with a Flight from South African Airlink.

More routes to Kathu and to Johannesburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kathu and to Johannesburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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