How far is Colesberg from Potchefstroom?

The distance separating Colesberg and Potchefstroom is 302 miles (487 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Colesberg to Potchefstroom leave from Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1) and arrive at Total Garage. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Colesberg to Potchefstroom from $29 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Colesberg to Potchefstroom on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	COLESBERG	7h 55m	7:50am	Total Garage	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Colesberg to Potchefstroom on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	COLESBERG	7h 55m	7:50am	Total Garage	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:34 PM SAST.

Get from Colesberg to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

304 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,130 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9130 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 $31

Greyhound Colesberg Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

The bus was late and the drivers were very rude and on top of it there were cockroaches

Rachel-lee C.

May 8, 2024

The bus was more than an hour late and it was very cold on the bus

Ulrich S.

July 5, 2023

Best service

Farren Lee-acta J.

November 8, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Colesberg and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Colesberg

A - Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Colesberg to Potchefstroom by bus

How far is Colesberg 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

11/17

$36

11/18

$36

Today

$36

11/20

$48

11/21

$38

11/22

No data

11/23

$45

11/24

No data

The cheapest trip from Colesberg to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $48 for a bus ticket from Colesberg to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-21.