How much is the bus ticket from Kimberley to Carletonville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Carletonville start at R 364. The average price for this route is around R 596. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Carletonville?

The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Carletonville is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 371 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Carletonville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Carletonville?

The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Carletonville at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Carletonville?

A bus trip from Kimberley to Carletonville produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Kimberley to Carletonville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kimberley to Carletonville?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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.

Bus Kimberley to Carletonville from R 394 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kimberley to Carletonville on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Kimberley - Shell Ultra City, N12 Highway, Kimberley	5h 30m	08:00	Carletonville (Engen Fochville, N12 Hwy)	Cheapest
Bus	02:50	KIMBERLEY (ULTRA CITY) - Ultra City, Transvaal Road	5h 5m	07:55	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	Fastest
Bus	00:40	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	6h 10m	06:50	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)	6h 20m	14:50	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags
Bus	00:30	KIMBERLEY (TOURIST INFO CENTRE) - TOURIST INFO CENTRE, CIVIC CENTRE, KIMBERLEY, 8300	6h 15m	06:45	Carletonville, Engen Garage (Fochville Crossing)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:09 PM SAST.

Get from Kimberley to Carletonville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 364, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

6h 10mAverage duration

371 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Kimberley and Carletonville?

Stops in Kimberley

A
Kimberley - Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre)
Tourist Centre, Bultfontein Road (Civic Centre),, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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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

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Big Sky

3.5/53 438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3438 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at R 364

Big Sky Kimberley Carletonville recent customer reviews

This was the first time that the bus was delayed with more than 3 hours. Driver trying to make up time and it felt like the driver was taking chances. Didn't feel safe

William W.

23 December 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/512 045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Based on 12045 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at R 375

Intercity Xpress Kimberley Carletonville recent customer reviews

I missed the bus. I arrived exactly on time. But the bus had left earlier than departure time. And now i lose money that I dont have to get another bus. Yes I'm suppose to b there b4 the time. But if the bus had left like it was suppose to I wuda stil have gotten it there

Thaaliya B.

17 April 2023

First time ever on time at pickup and destination

Jeanic D.

29 July 2024

Worst experience ever

Renier R.

19 January 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

APM WC

2/53 119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kimberley, ZA to Carletonville by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Kimberley to Carletonville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kimberley to Carletonville start at R 364. The average price for this route is around R 596. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kimberley to Carletonville?
The average bus journey time from Kimberley to Carletonville is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 371 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Kimberley to Carletonville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kimberley to Carletonville?
The earliest bus departs from Kimberley to Carletonville at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kimberley to Carletonville?
A bus trip from Kimberley to Carletonville produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Kimberley to Carletonville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kimberley to Carletonville?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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.

Best price found

28/01

R 388

29/01

R 367

Today

R 394

31/01

R 402

01/02

R 394

02/02

R 394

03/02

R 394

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The cheapest trip from Kimberley, ZA to Carletonville was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 367

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

You can expect to pay from R 367 to R 739 for a bus ticket from Kimberley, ZA to Carletonville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 394, which is on 2026-02-01.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, APM WC 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.