How far is Polokwane from Phalaborwa?

The distance between Polokwane and Phalaborwa is around 173 km (107 miles).

Bus Polokwane to Phalaborwa from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Polokwane to Phalaborwa on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Polokwane - Mall Of The North	3h 55m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	4h 50m	7:10pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	No tags

Next departures for Polokwane to Phalaborwa on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Polokwane - Mall Of The North	3h 55m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	4h 50m	7:10pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	No tags

Next departures for Polokwane to Phalaborwa on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Polokwane - Mall Of The North	3h 55m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	4h 50m	7:10pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	No tags

Next departures for Polokwane to Phalaborwa on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Polokwane - Mall Of The North	3h 55m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	4h 50m	7:10pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	No tags

Next departures for Polokwane to Phalaborwa on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Polokwane - Mall Of The North	3h 55m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	4h 10m	6:45pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	4h 50m	7:10pm	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:37 AM SAST.

Get from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

172 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,767 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43767 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Polokwane to Phalaborwa by bus

How far is Polokwane from Phalaborwa?
The distance between Polokwane and Phalaborwa is around 173 km (107 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$25

11-14

$25

Today

$25

11-16

$27

11-17

No data

11-18

$27

11-19

$27

11-20

$33

The cheapest trip from Polokwane to Phalaborwa was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $37 for a bus ticket from Polokwane to Phalaborwa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-18.