How far is Bloemfontein from Potchefstroom?

Bloemfontein and Potchefstroom are 175 miles (282 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom?

Most of the buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom leave from Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South and arrive at Total Garage. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	8h 55m	4:25am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h 20m	7:15am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	5h 20m	7:50am	Total Garage	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 50m	1:05pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	6h	6:30am	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:59 PM SAST.

Get from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6hAverage Duration

176 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Visit page
B
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool)
C
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa

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

3.5/543,902 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Many users appreciate the punctuality and overall service provided, noting that buses generally arrive on time. However, there are some concerns about seating arrangements being cramped and occasional issues with staff interactions. Despite these minor inconveniences, many travelers still find the service satisfactory for their travel needs.

Intercape Budgetliner Bloemfontein Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

It was cool and all that, however I didn't like that the seats are so close to each other my knees needed to be stretched.😭 Everything else was cool though, and their service is alright.

Karabo M.

June 19, 2025

The bus was very late and nothing was done to inform us that it's going to be late

Nthabiseng M.

January 30, 2025

The bus was okay not the people that worked there I didn’t have space to sit and they acted as if it was my problem to find one

Reatlegile S.

October 7, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,012 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3012 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Big Sky Bloemfontein Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

My brother had to leave at 19:30 but instead they didn't want him to get into the bus. He departed at 02:00 in the morning and he had an exam to write in the morning

Sebongile V.

June 9, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,137 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9137 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Greyhound Bloemfontein Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

Greyhound is a great day company and I love the comfortable seats and the bus as well is quite spacious.. But I'd appreciate that the buses be on time as scheduled, the buses are always delayed

Tabeth M.

September 30, 2022

The bus was extremely late

Didintle S.

November 25, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom by bus

How far is Bloemfontein from Potchefstroom?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$27

11/19

$27

Today

$27

11/21

$26

11/22

$29

11/23

$23

11/24

$23

11/25

$24

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $63 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-23.

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