Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Total Garage | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Pretoria - Luxury Coach Terminal | Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Total Garage | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station) | Total Garage | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Motorcoach Terminal, Cnr of Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street | Total Garage | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:26 AM SAST.
Get from Pretoria to Potchefstroom
The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Potchefstroom?
Stops in Pretoria
- A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa - B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Potchefstroom 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 Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Potchefstroom start from $24. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Potchefstroom is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 151 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by potchmygou.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Potchefstroom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, potchmygou.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Potchefstroom at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 4 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 Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is potchmygou, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company potchmygou has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is potchmygou, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is potchmygou, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Pretoria to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Feb 13, 2026 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Potchefstroom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $104 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2026-02-13.
Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa 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.
