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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Bus | Total Garage | Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors) | Fastest | ||||
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| Bus | Total Garage | Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Total Garage | Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:59 PM SAST.
Get from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp
The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 590, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Vanrhynsdorp?
Stops in Potchefstroom
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Total Garage
Total 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
Stops in Vanrhynsdorp
- A
Vanrhynsdorp - Shell Garage (Trucks Motors)
Shell Garage (Trucks Motors), Vanrhynsdorp, 8170, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp 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 Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp?
The cheapest bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp start from SEK 590. The average price for this route is around SEK 663. 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 Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp?
The average bus trip duration from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp is 18h 30m, covering a distance of 608 miles (980 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 25m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp?
The earliest bus departs from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp at 9:10am. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp?
A bus trip from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp generates an estimated 24.485325 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp was searched and found on Jun 13, 2026 with a price of SEK 462To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from SEK 462 to SEK 690 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Vanrhynsdorp based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SEK 462 which is on 2026-06-15.
