What's the distance between Potchefstroom and Hopetown by coach?

The journey from Potchefstroom to Hopetown by coach covers an approximate distance of 273 miles (440 km).

How can I travel from Potchefstroom to Hopetown avoiding air travel?

To travel from Potchefstroom to Hopetown without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Potchefstroom to Hopetown from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Potchefstroom to Hopetown on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	6h 45m	02:30	Hopetown - Oranjerus Motors, N12	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:15	Total Garage	7h 10m	03:25	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	20:15	Total Garage	7h 10m	03:25	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags
Bus	20:15	Total Garage	7h 10m	03:25	Quest Garage, 2 Wiid Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:21 SAST.

Get from Potchefstroom to Hopetown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

271 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,939 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/510,990 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Customers are generally satisfied with the service, except for the issue of USB ports not working on intercity buses. Additionally, some customers have mentioned that although the trip was comfortable, there is a noticeable smell of urine on the bus.

Intercity Xpress Potchefstroom Hopetown recent customer reviews

Overall satisfied, except for usb ports not working, which seems to be an overall problem on intercity busses

Cassie K.

11 April 2023

the trip was comfortable, but the bus smells like pee

Kobie V.

27 March 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,142 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

APM WC

2/52,725 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53,022 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Potchefstroom to Hopetown

What's the distance between Potchefstroom and Hopetown by coach?
The journey from Potchefstroom to Hopetown by coach covers an approximate distance of 273 miles (440 km).
How can I travel from Potchefstroom to Hopetown avoiding air travel?
To travel from Potchefstroom to Hopetown without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£16

21/11

£18

Today

£18

23/11

No data

24/11

No data

25/11

No data

26/11

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27/11

£20

The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Hopetown was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £42 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Hopetown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-27.