How much is the bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom?

The cheapest coach tickets from Upington to Potchefstroom start from £18. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Upington to Potchefstroom?

The average bus journey time from Upington to Potchefstroom is 10h, covering a distance of 379 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Upington to Potchefstroom route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , FF Gertse .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom?

The earliest bus departs from Upington to Potchefstroom at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom?

A bus journey from Upington to Potchefstroom produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Upington to Potchefstroom?

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 43907 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Upington to Potchefstroom?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Upington to Potchefstroom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Upington to Potchefstroom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Upington to Potchefstroom from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:48 SAST.

Get from Upington to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10hAverage duration

379 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Stops in Potchefstroom

A
Total Garage
Total Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Visit page
B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,090 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to user feedback, the staff was professional and friendly during their travels. However, there were concerns about the toilet facilities on board, including an unpleasant odor noticeable in certain areas of the bus and a lack of toilet paper. Additionally, some users reported issues with a clogged wash basin.

Intercape Mainliner Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

Staff were very professional and friendly. The toilet had a bad odour and one can smell it in the back of the couch. No toilet paper available. The wash basin was clogged.

Stella V.

4 January 2025

The bus drivers are very unprofessional, has no way of speaking to it's client's they are very rude and inpatient.

Andrea T.

9 May 2022

I enjoyed it but the toilet smelled

Busiswa P.

26 September 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,046 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 11046 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £18

Intercity Xpress Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

I absolutely enjoyed the Intercity Xpress, it was punctual, the drive was so smooth. The bus was clean. Overall I was very happy

Madile F.

27 February 2025

FF Gertse

1.5/5419 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.5

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Upington to Potchefstroom

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom?
The cheapest coach tickets from Upington to Potchefstroom start from £18. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Upington to Potchefstroom?
The average bus journey time from Upington to Potchefstroom is 10h, covering a distance of 379 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Upington to Potchefstroom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, FF Gertse.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Potchefstroom at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom?
A bus journey from Upington to Potchefstroom produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Upington to Potchefstroom?
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 43907 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Upington to Potchefstroom?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Upington to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Upington to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/11

£17

27/11

£25

Today

£29

29/11

£21

30/11

£25

01/12

£25

02/12

£25

03/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Upington to Potchefstroom was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £70 for a bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-29.

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.