Bus Tickets from Pretoria to Potchefstroom

TodayJul 29
from US$19
TomorrowJul 30
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ThuJul 31
from US$20
FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
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TueAug 5

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Pretoria - Luxury Coach Terminal
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Potchefstroom - Total Garage, N12 Highway and Rocher Street
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Intercape BudgetlinerIntercape Budgetliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Pretoria
    Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Potchefstroom
    Destination location: Total Garage
    Operated by: Intercape SleeplinerIntercape Sleepliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Pretoria to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$25
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance150 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Pretoria to Potchefstroom Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pretoria - Potchefstroom

  1. What is the travel distance from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

    The distance covered from Pretoria to Potchefstroom is 157 km (97 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pretoria to Potchefstroom?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pretoria Station, in Pretoria, and end it at Total Garage, in Potchefstroom.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-27
US$21
07-28
US$17
Today
US$16
07-30
US$16
07-31
US$17
08-01
US$17
08-02
US$17
08-03
US$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pretoria to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of US$16

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

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$70 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually SLEEPLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pretoria and Potchefstroom!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pretoria to Potchefstroom, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pretoria to Potchefstroom will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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