How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Potchefstroom cost?

The bus ticket price from Cape Town to Potchefstroom starts at US$25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Potchefstroom is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?

The average travel time between Cape Town and Potchefstroom is around 17h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1157 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cape Town and Potchefstroom?

The number of buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Potchefstroom by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?

When taking the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa.

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

Buses travelling between Cape Town and Potchefstroom leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. or Bus Station - Civic Centre and arrive at Total Garage, Potchefstroom, Total garage.

Bus Cape Town to Potchefstroom from US$24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 30 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Next departures from Cape Town to Potchefstroom on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	18h 10m	07:10	Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street	Cheapest
18:30	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	16h 5m	10:35	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
12:15	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	17h 40m	05:55	Total Garage	No tags
14:00	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	17h 15m	07:15	Total Garage	No tags
13:00	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	16h 45m	05:45	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:19 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

17h 40mAverage duration

1157 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cape Town to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$53

Average bus trip duration17h 40m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure10:15

Distance1156 km

Latest bus departure19:15

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Intercape

3.5/543 439 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users generally appreciate the comfort and safety of the bus rides, with many highlighting punctuality and spacious seating. The drivers are often praised for their cautious driving. However, some users noted occasional delays and issues with toilet cleanliness. Overall, passengers seem satisfied with the service provided by Intercape buses.

Intercape Sleepliner Cape Town Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

The bus was extremely Cold your driver's don't consider passengers. It's cold season now and they don't put on hot air for us in the bus. There are old people with arthritis. To see specific an old man sitting infront of me was complaining that his knees were painful from the level of cold in the bus. The toilet got full and water started running out to our corridor. So it was the most painful travel experience ever since I used Intercape. It was Bus 233 from Cape Town. It was terrible the experience

Tshidiso M.

26 May 2025

The bus delayed and there was no communication, instead of leaving CPT at 13h00 we left at 15h00.

Athabile M.

2 September 2024

There were cockroches on the bus, we nearly couldn't get sleep because we were afraid they may go into our food or something.It was the first time in me on a bus that was full of cockroaches. I was very upset and didn't expect this from the Intercape. It's always been a Reputable bus.

Charles K.

8 March 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/510 726 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Users have shared positive experiences regarding the cleanliness and comfort of the bus, as well as friendly interactions with drivers. However, there was a concern about items placed in the fridge becoming warm due to it being switched off without notice. Overall, travelers enjoyed their journeys but noted this minor inconvenience.

Intercity Xpress Cape Town Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

The trip was amazing. The bus was so clean and the drivers were so friendly. I definitely had an amazing trip to Potch

Anda M.

29 July 2025

It was very comfortable and clean. The only problem I had with the bus is the fact that I put my stuff in the fridge and when I arrived home they were warm and had gone bad...so the fridge was switched of without even a warning

Avelia K.

4 February 2024

Well my baggage was lost in the bus and I'm told nothing was reported at the deport

Xoliswa N.

16 December 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 044 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the friendliness and dedication of the drivers. Many appreciated how attentive they were, even going as far as calling passengers who seemed to be running late for boarding. This level of commitment has left a strong impression on travelers, making it highly recommended by those who used their services.

Greyhound Cape Town Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

The drivers were pretty incredible. I have never encountered such drivers with so much dedication towards making the journey of a client amazing. I'd definitely recommend it.

Zimi M.

3 February 2025

When I came to Cape Town we had dubble decker bus, however, when I went back to Potchefstroom we had a single decker bus with no leg space, and it was very uncomfortable not to strech my legs.

Suzan D.

4 January 2025

I was supposed be af home at 7am its 11pm and im still not home. The bus broke in the middle of the night … It was not a good trip at all !

Chanel B.

27 June 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52 881 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.5

APM WC

2/52 621 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

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Cape Town to Potchefstroom Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Potchefstroom

How much does a bus ticket from Cape Town to Potchefstroom cost?
The bus ticket price from Cape Town to Potchefstroom starts at US$25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Potchefstroom is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?
The average travel time between Cape Town and Potchefstroom is around 17h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1157 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cape Town and Potchefstroom?
The number of buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Potchefstroom by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?
When taking the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom?
Buses travelling between Cape Town and Potchefstroom leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. or Bus Station - Civic Centre and arrive at Total Garage, Potchefstroom, Total garage.

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US$24

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US$24

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US$24

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US$24

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Potchefstroom was searched and found on 28 Oct 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$66 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24, which is on 2025-11-01.

Usually Intercape 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.

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