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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Total Garage | Bloemfontein Tourist Centre | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | No tags |
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Get from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein
The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Bloemfontein?
Stops in Potchefstroom
- ATotal Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
- B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa - C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
Stops in Bloemfontein
- A
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa - B
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
The cheapest bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein start from $32. The average price for this route is around $41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
The average bus travel time from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 283 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
The earliest bus departs from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein at 10:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
A bus trip from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
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 45776 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
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 Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
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.
The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Mar 15, 2026 with a price of $29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $54 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2026-03-15.
Usually Intercape 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.
