How can I travel from Pretoria to Potchefstroom without a car?

The bus is the best choice to get to Potchefstroom without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Potchefstroom from Pretoria by bus?

The travel time from Pretoria to Potchefstroom is about 3h 25m, but you can get there in as little as 2h 30m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 97 miles (157 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

About 97 miles (157 km) separate Pretoria and Potchefstroom.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Pretoria to Potchefstroom start their journey at Pretoria Station and wind up at Total Garage. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $17 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Potchefstroom from Pretoria.

How much are the bus tickets from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Pretoria to Potchefstroom is $24. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $17 and $62, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Is it possible to take a day trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom! The round-trip travel time is around 5h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Potchefstroom before returning to Pretoria in the evening.

Pretoria to Potchefstroom Bus Tickets

TodayApr 25

from $20

TomorrowApr 26

from $16

SunApr 27

from $16

MonApr 28

from $16

TueApr 29

from $16

WedApr 30

from $16

ThuMay 1

from $17

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 9:45am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Coach Station Terminus
Arrival time: April 26 at 12:45pm
Destination city: Potchefstroom
Destination location: Potchefstroom - Sasol Garage, Cnr Nelson Mandela and Parys Avenue, Potchefstroom, 2531
Operated by: Intercity Xpress
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h
Departure time: April 26 at 5:30am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: April 26 at 9:05am
Destination city: Potchefstroom
Destination location: Total Garage
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: April 26 at 11:30am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: April 26 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Potchefstroom
Destination location: Total Garage
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 25m
Departure time: April 26 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
Arrival time: April 26 at 8:10pm
Destination city: Potchefstroom
Destination location: Total Garage
Operated by: Intercape Sleepliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 10m
Departure time: April 26 at 11:30am
Departure city: Pretoria
Departure location: Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.
Arrival time: April 26 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Potchefstroom
Destination location: Total Garage
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 25m

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Bus Pretoria to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration3h 25m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure5:30am

Distance93 miles (150 km)

Latest bus departure8:30pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,363 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Many users have praised the service for its punctuality, comfort, and safety. The staff is noted to be excellent and attentive. However, some reviews mention that bus transfers can take time and there are occasional issues with cold air conditioning or dirty toilets. Overall, the experience remains positive with high recommendations for long-distance travel.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

I booked a bus from pretoria, we were then shuttled to Joburg Parkstation were the shuttle was not allowed to drop us on the platform so we had to walk from where we were dropped off to the platform where we had to wait for the bus for an hour if not more. this whole time it's raining and cold. Had I wanted to board at parkstation I wouldve made a booking for that. I left Joburg to go board in Pretoria only to be taken to Joburg to board there.

Jeanette Z.

December 23, 2024

They made us wait for 3 hours outside at park station for another bus that came and needed to be fixed before the departure. We stood in the cold and I arrived after 20:00 instead of 17:00

Tiisetso M.

June 13, 2024

Traveling was good, the driver was driving perfectly. What I think should be improved it's time management, with time intercape is bad. Also now it's winter the bus was very cold, don't know if the driver is the one to switch aircon or the button is on the seat. Just keep bus warm for passengers. But comfort it's very comfortable and safe.

Botshelo M.

June 3, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/58,801 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Passengers generally had a positive experience, appreciating the comfortable reclining seats and excellent staff service. The trip exceeded expectations for some travelers. However, there were mentions of non-functional charging ports and discomfort due to vendors boarding at stops to sell items like phone chargers and earpods.

Intercity Xpress Pretoria Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

The journey was fine, I didn't quite like how at every bus stop the driver agreed to let in people selling phone charges and earpods that made me uncomfortable.

Christin C.

March 24, 2025

My experience was one of the worst that I have ever experienced. The bus was delayed for a good 25 minutes and then when we stopped by Park Station, we had to wait for another hour just for other passengers to come through and we were only told this after waiting for another 25 minutes.

Onthatile M.

September 28, 2024

The bus was late,barely got any assistance from the consultants at the busstop with regards to how late the bus was coming or not other than to wait for a miracle to be called in a city I'm not even familiar with,there were too many stops,i got to potchefstroom very late

Raymond M.

August 23, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,614 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, Greyhound's service has been disappointing. Customers complain about the bus being consistently late and experiencing unhelpful staff at Pretoria station. Additionally, there are concerns regarding non-functioning air conditioners on the buses during hot weather. These issues have negatively impacted customers' experiences with Greyhound.

Greyhound Pretoria Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

Trip was fine but the waiting period at stops can be improved. Waited at Park station for 30 minutes.

Bongile Frans B.

September 26, 2024

Greyhound does not care about their customers. The bus was very late and no one cared to explain. My enquiry from staff was treated with disdain. I do not have good news for greyhound.

Pauline K.

January 23, 2023

The service of Greyhound is very poor the standard has dropped to below 0%. They don't even update passengers on what is going on, why is the bus taking too long

Rodney M.

December 2, 2022

Big Sky

3.5/52,090 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 2090 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 $20.00

Big Sky Pretoria Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

No experience at all

Nomonde S.

April 23, 2025

Waiting at park station for more than an hour

Vincent M.

January 4, 2025

potchmygou

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 2 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. potchmygou ticket prices on this trip start at $19.00

Potchmygou Pretoria Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

There's music available, wifi and the fact that the driver cared about our safety at our final destinations

Junior Gosiame M.

February 2, 2025

APM WC

2/51,716 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

KM LUXURY COACHES

1/519 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness1

Cleanliness1.3

Wifi0

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Pretoria to Potchefstroom Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Pretoria

A - Pretoria Station

B - Pretoria Station

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

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How can I travel from Pretoria to Potchefstroom without a car?
How long does it take to get to Potchefstroom from Pretoria by bus?
What is the travel distance from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
How much are the bus tickets from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?
Is it possible to take a day trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

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04/23

$17

04/24

$20

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$18

04/26

$16

04/27

$16

04/28

$16

04/29

$16

04/30

$16

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $77 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-04-26.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pretoria and Potchefstroom!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pretoria to Potchefstroom, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pretoria to Potchefstroom will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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How can I travel from Pretoria to Potchefstroom without a car?

How long does it take to get to Potchefstroom from Pretoria by bus?

What is the travel distance from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

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

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

How much are the bus tickets from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

Is it possible to take a day trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

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