How far is Phalaborwa from Polokwane?

The distance covered from Phalaborwa to Polokwane is 173 km (107 miles).

Bus Phalaborwa to Polokwane from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Phalaborwa to Polokwane on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	4h	11:15am	Polokwane - Savannah Mall (opposite Total Garage)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Engen	3h 45m	11:00am	Polokwane - Mall Of The North	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	4h 30m	11:30am	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	4h 30m	11:30am	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Intercape Bus Stop at Phalaborwa Astron	4h 30m	11:30am	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:27 AM SAST.

Get from Phalaborwa to Polokwane

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4hAverage Duration

155 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,786 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43786 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Phalaborwa to Polokwane by bus

How far is Phalaborwa from Polokwane?
The distance covered from Phalaborwa to Polokwane is 173 km (107 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$22

11-15

$25

Today

$22

11-17

$29

11-18

No data

11-19

$25

11-20

No data

11-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Phalaborwa to Polokwane was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $40 for a bus ticket from Phalaborwa to Polokwane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-19.