How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Upington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Upington start from $23. The average price for this route is around $45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Upington?

The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Upington is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 465 miles (750 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Upington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Upington?

The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Upington at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Upington?

A bus trip from Pretoria to Upington generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Upington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Upington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Pretoria to Upington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Upington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pretoria to Upington from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pretoria to Upington on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 10m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 20m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Upington on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 10m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 20m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Upington on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 10m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 20m	5:35am	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Upington on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 10m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Upington on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 10m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Upington on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	12h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	12h 10m	5:25am	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	7:15pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:51 PM SAST.

Get from Pretoria to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 10mAverage Duration

465 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Upington?

Stops in Pretoria

A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,269 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its convenience, friendly drivers and staff, excellent customer service, and comfortable rides. Many appreciated being able to charge their phones on board. However, some mentioned issues such as buses arriving late by over an hour or feeling cold during the journey.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Upington recent customer reviews

Bus drivers are not friendly and think they can do as they please when stopping at the garages

Mcdonald M.

January 16, 2025

The intercape bus was literally a deep freezer because the air-conditioning were placed on extremely high. It was a horrific experience as we had to travel for 15 hours in these freezing bus with a bus attendant known as Themba who was yelling and shouting the commuters. Refusing to adjust the air conditioning. Commuters were all dressed up in winter clothes in the midst of December.

Constance B.

December 24, 2024

I did not enjoyed cause I was supposed to arrived at upington at 5h30 Am but I was late with 1hour and some minutes

Dingaan N.

November 21, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511,120 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Users have reported that the company's staff is friendly and professional, with drivers who are careful and courteous. The buses are described as comfortable and clean, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, there were some concerns about the toilet facilities on board being less than satisfactory for passengers.

Intercity Xpress Pretoria Upington recent customer reviews

The employees of the company is friendly and professional. The driver drove very carefully and was friendly. The bus itself was very comfortable and clean 👌 😌 🙂

Jamian S.

October 12, 2025

The bus was late, the drivers and stuff did not care to assist and inform us on what was happening.

Andrew Zitha M.

September 10, 2025

The journey was very good the only problem is your toilet facilities on the bus.

Cornelius M.

January 11, 2024

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pretoria to Upington by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Upington start from $23. The average price for this route is around $45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Upington?
The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Upington is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 465 miles (750 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Upington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Upington at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Upington?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Upington generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Upington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 43907 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Upington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Pretoria to Upington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Upington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/01

$29

12/02

$29

Today

$29

12/04

$29

12/05

$29

12/06

$27

12/07

$36

12/08

$35

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Upington was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $91 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-06.

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.