Bus Potchefstroom to Polokwane: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Potchefstroom to Polokwane from various bus operators like Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$40

Saturday

$40

Sunday

Monday

$40

Tuesday

$40

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	11h 20m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 5m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	10h 50m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Polokwane via Johannesburg, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- City to City
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Potchefstroom
  Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Citiliner
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	11h 5m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/24/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/24/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 20m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/24/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/24/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	10h 50m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/24/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/24/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Polokwane via Johannesburg, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- City to City
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Potchefstroom
  Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Citiliner
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	11h 20m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/26/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Big Sky Intercity	10h 50m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/26/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 5m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Polokwane via Johannesburg, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- City to City
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Potchefstroom
  Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Citiliner
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	10h 50m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/27/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/27/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 5m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/27/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Big Sky Intercity	11h 20m	3:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/27/2026 3:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/27/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Potchefstroom to Polokwane via Johannesburg, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- City to City
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Potchefstroom
  Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from City to City goes from Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 3:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Citiliner
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Johannesburg
  Park Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Polokwane
  Grobler Street Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane is $39 on 10/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Compare all providers like Big Sky Intercity that travel 3 times every day by bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Polokwane starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus	$39
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	3:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	244.3 miles
Bus Companies	Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Potchefstroom for Polokwane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$40

Saturday 10/24

$40

Sunday 10/25

Monday 10/26

$40

Tuesday 10/27

$40

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

$39

Saturday 10/31

$40

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$39

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 11/04

Thursday 11/05

Friday 11/06

$41

Saturday 11/07

$41

Sunday 11/08

Monday 11/09

Tuesday 11/10

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 11/12

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

How to save money travelling from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Potchefstroom to Polokwane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Potchefstroom to Polokwane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

These are the most booked bus companies between Potchefstroom to Polokwane from our users.

Big Sky Intercity from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Here you will find the key facts about the Big Sky Intercity bus route Potchefstroom to Polokwane:

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Last Bus	3:15 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	9/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Potchefstroom and Polokwane

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Potchefstroom and Polokwane.

Bus Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 105

Sasol Garage

Walter Sisulu Ln 296

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Bus Station

Grobler Street 149

Mall Of The North

Savannah Mall

Shell Ultra City Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Potchefstroom to Polokwane? Or which bus companies serve the route Potchefstroom to Polokwane? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Potchefstroom to Polokwane bus

How much does a Potchefstroom Polokwane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 11h 20m to reach Polokwane. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Potchefstroom to Polokwane?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Polokwane.

On average, how many connections are available from Potchefstroom to Polokwane each day?

Every day, the Potchefstroom to Polokwane bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Potchefstroom to Polokwane take?

The fastest bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane is offered by Big Sky Intercity and takes 10h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane?

The earliest bus arriving in Polokwane from Potchefstroom starts at 3:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane?

The latest bus trip departing from Potchefstroom for Polokwane starts at 3:15 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Potchefstroom Polokwane route?

When traveling by bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane, passengers can travel with Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Potchefstroom and Polokwane?

You can check all the direct connections between Potchefstroom and Polokwane by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Potchefstroom to Polokwane bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Potchefstroom Polokwane bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Potchefstroom Polokwane bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Potchefstroom to Polokwane on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Potchefstroom to Polokwane

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Potchefstroom and to Polokwane

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Potchefstroom and to Polokwane. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!