There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Kathu by bus, plane, shuttle or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus to Johannesburg, fly
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Take the bus from New Castle to Johannesburg
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Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sishen (SIS)
3 alternative options
Shuttle to Pietermaritzburg, fly
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Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Pietermaritzburg
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Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Sishen (SIS)
Shuttle to Durban, fly
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Take a shuttle bus from NewCastle to Durban
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Fly from Durban (DUR) to Sishen (SIS)
Drive
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Drive from Newcastle to Kathu
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kathu is 0800 029 999.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kathu is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kathu is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0800 029 999.
Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Newcastle to Kathu is to drive, which costs R 1 300 - R 1 900 and takes 11h.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Kathu is to bus and fly which costs R 2 600 - R 4 900 and takes 7h 47m.
The distance between Newcastle and Kathu is 677 km. The road distance is 857.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Newcastle to Kathu, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Johannesburg Airport to Sishen Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Kathu is 857 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Newcastle to Kathu.
CemAir and Airlink offer flights from Johannesburg Airport to Sishen Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Kathu. Prices start at R 1 500 per night.
- Distance: 677.3 km
- Duration: 7h 47m
What companies run services between Newcastle, South Africa and Kathu, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Kathu. However, you can take the bus to Johannesburg, take the walk to Park, take the train to Marlboro, take the train to OR Tambo Airport, take the walk to Johannesburg airport, fly to Sishen, then take the taxi to Kathu. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Pietermaritzburg, take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg airport, fly to Sishen, then take the taxi to Kathu.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg to Sishen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 3 400 - R 5 500
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Sishen via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2 600 - R 11 000
Flights from Durban to Sishen via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1 800 - R 7 500
Flights from Durban to Sishen via Nelspruit, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2 000 - R 9 000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg to Sishen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1 700 - R 3 000
Flights from Durban to Sishen via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2 300 - R 4 400
- Phone
- +27 87 150 1895
- customercare@eagleliner.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from New Castle to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 200
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Phone
- 0861 33 44 33
- info@citybug.co.za
- Website
- citybug.co.za
Shuttle from NewCastle to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- citybug.co.za
Shuttle from NewCastle to Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- citybug.co.za
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