How much does a bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom cost?

The bus ticket price from Upington to Potchefstroom starts at US$24. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Upington 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?

The average travel time between Upington and Potchefstroom is around 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 608 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Upington and Potchefstroom?

The number of buses from Upington to Potchefstroom can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Upington to Potchefstroom?

When taking the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercity Xpress, Intercape, FF Gertse.

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

Buses travelling between Upington and Potchefstroom leave from Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street or Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre and arrive at Total Garage, Potchefstroom, Total garage.

Bus Upington to Potchefstroom from US$20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 30 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	Cheapest
18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags
18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:46 PM SAST.

Get from Upington to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10hAverage duration

611 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Upington to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$39

Average bus trip duration10h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure08:00

Distance611 km

Latest bus departure18:15

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/510 734 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 10734 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 Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at US$24

Intercity Xpress Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

I absolutely enjoyed the Intercity Xpress, it was punctual, the drive was so smooth. The bus was clean. Overall I was very happy

Madile F.

27 February 2025

Intercape

3.5/543 448 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to user feedback, the staff was professional and friendly during their travels. However, there were concerns about the toilet facilities on board, including an unpleasant odor noticeable in certain areas of the bus and a lack of toilet paper. Additionally, some users reported issues with a clogged wash basin.

Intercape Mainliner Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

Staff were very professional and friendly. The toilet had a bad odour and one can smell it in the back of the couch. No toilet paper available. The wash basin was clogged.

Stella V.

4 January 2025

The bus drivers are very unprofessional, has no way of speaking to it's client's they are very rude and inpatient.

Andrea T.

9 May 2022

I enjoyed it but the toilet smelled

Busiswa P.

26 September 2025

FF Gertse

1.5/5417 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.2

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Upington to Potchefstroom Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Upington and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Frequently asked questions on the trip Upington - Potchefstroom

How much does a bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom cost?
The bus ticket price from Upington to Potchefstroom starts at US$24. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Upington 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?
The average travel time between Upington and Potchefstroom is around 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 608 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Upington and Potchefstroom?
The number of buses from Upington to Potchefstroom can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Upington to Potchefstroom?
When taking the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercity Xpress, Intercape, FF Gertse.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom?
Buses travelling between Upington and Potchefstroom leave from Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street or Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre and arrive at Total Garage, Potchefstroom, Total garage.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$26

29/10

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Today

US$45

31/10

US$26

01/11

US$23

02/11

US$23

03/11

US$25

04/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Upington to Potchefstroom was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$23

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

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, 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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