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Cheap buses leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: March 27 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive
    Arrival time: March 28 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Potchefstroom - Sasol Garage, Cnr Nelson Mandela and Parys Avenue, Potchefstroom, 2531
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: March 27 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Arrival time: March 28 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Potchefstroom - Sasol Garage, Cnr Nelson Mandela and Parys Avenue, Potchefstroom, 2531
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 27 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: March 28 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Big Sky ExpressBig Sky Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 27 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: March 28 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Intercape Mainliner ExpressIntercape Mainliner Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 27 at
    Departure city: Cape Town
    Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
    Arrival time: March 28 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cape Town to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$66
Average Bus Trip Duration17h 35m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure10:15am
Distance1156 km
Latest bus departure7:15pm

Cape Town to Potchefstroom Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Potchefstroom

  1. How long does it take to get to Potchefstroom from Cape Town by bus?

    The bus ride from Cape Town to Potchefstroom takes 17h 35m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Potchefstroom in 16h 15m

  2. What is the distance between Cape Town and Potchefstroom?

    The distance between Cape Town and Potchefstroom is approximately 1157 km (717 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?

    Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town will take you to Total Garage in Potchefstroom.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Cape Town to Potchefstroom. The ticket price for this bus starts at $35, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much is the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?

    The bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom will cost you $66, on average.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?

    Yes! If you're heading from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, you'll find buses departing until 7:15pm and arriving the next day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-23
$54
03-24
$38
Today
$38
03-26
$56
03-27
$43
03-28
$54
03-29
$38
03-30
$38
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Mar 29, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $117 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-03-29.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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