What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Welkom?

About 90 miles (145 km) separate Potchefstroom and Welkom.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Welkom start their journey at Total Garage and wind up at Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Potchefstroom to Welkom from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Welkom on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	10:55pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	3h 5m	8:20pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Welkom on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	3h 5m	8:20pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	10:55pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Welkom on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	11:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	3h 5m	8:20pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Welkom on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	11:25pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	3h 5m	8:20pm	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	3h 20m	5:35pm	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:39 AM SAST.

Get from Potchefstroom to Welkom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

91 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Welkom?

Stops in Potchefstroom

A
Total Garage
Total Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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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 Welkom

A
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), Welkom, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,903 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus trip was great and felt safe. However, some customers mentioned that there is always room for improvement.

Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom Welkom recent customer reviews

The bus didn't arrive

Mosa R.

September 30, 2023

There is always room for improvement

Lukhanyo M.

May 11, 2022

Professional service. Good trip.

Cynthia B.

January 3, 2020

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 $20

Greyhound Potchefstroom Welkom recent customer reviews

Greyhound is amazing and luxurious,the issue however,relates to the bus not arriving on time and therefore reaching the destination late as well.

Palesa L.

October 9, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/53,012 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Potchefstroom to Welkom by bus

What is the travel distance from Potchefstroom to Welkom?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Potchefstroom to Welkom?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$20

11/20

$20

Today

$24

11/22

$20

11/23

$19

11/24

$19

11/25

No data

11/26

$20

The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Welkom was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $42 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.