How far is Potchefstroom from Bloemfontein?

It's about 282 km (175 miles) from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?

Buses departing from Total Garage in Potchefstroom will take you to Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein.

Bus Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Total Garage	5h 15m	1:20am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	4h 55m	10:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	4h 55m	10:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Total Garage	5h 15m	12:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Total Garage	8h 50m	8:35am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	4h 55m	10:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Total Garage	8h 50m	8:35am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	4h 55m	10:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	4h 55m	10:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Total Garage	5h 15m	12:50am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Total Garage	8h 50m	8:35am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Total Garage	4h 55m	10:10pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	8h 20m	7:10pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Total Garage	5h 25m	7:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:31 PM SAST.

Get from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

283 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,723 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with InterCape, highlighting the friendly and professional staff. The bus service is praised for punctuality, safety, and convenience. However, some users noted discomfort due to insufficient air conditioning during trips. Overall satisfaction remains high despite minor concerns about temperature control on board.

Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

As it got darker the aircon made it extremely hot in the bus, we could see it on the windows ad we couldn't get out because we were not supposed to take a break. We had to sit in that extreme heat the whole time probably for hours. A pregnant person can not take that much heat because they would almost faint. The rules are a bit unclear as to can pregnant women throw up in the bathroom or ot since it's only for peeing. Also being pregnant and being made to sit at the seats above is not nice at all because the toilet is downstairs for emergency cases like the extreme heat of last night.

Patience M.

June 13, 2025

I didn't enjoy anything about it,children were making a noise and the bus took almost 2 hours just to get to a place 15 minutes away

Jaden G.

June 7, 2025

The trip was nice and comfortable. Punctuality was on point. The only thing that was not nice was how hot the bus was. Aircon was not switched on frequently enough to cool us down. Other than that, all was well

Tshediso B.

June 5, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/52,959 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,109 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9109 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 Potchefstroom Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

Clean bus, on time, perfect temperature control, efficient and professional service added to a pleasant trip.

Am H.

August 31, 2024

The trip went well but the fact that the bus only arrived an hour and a half later than the departure time was just ridiculous.

Anica S.

October 11, 2023

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein by bus

How far is Potchefstroom from Bloemfontein?
It's about 282 km (175 miles) from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein?
Buses departing from Total Garage in Potchefstroom will take you to Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South in Bloemfontein.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$27

11-11

$25

Today

$26

11-13

$27

11-14

$26

11-15

$26

11-16

$26

11-17

$23

The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $81 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Big Sky, 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.