How much is the bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom?

The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Potchefstroom start from $35. The average price for this route is around $66. 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?

The average bus travel time from Upington to Potchefstroom is 10h, covering a distance of 611 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Upington to Potchefstroom route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom?

The earliest bus departs from Upington to Potchefstroom at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Upington to Potchefstroom?

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 45204 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Upington to Potchefstroom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?

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 Upington to Potchefstroom from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Upington to Potchefstroom on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Potchefstroom on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	4:00am	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	4:00am	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Potchefstroom on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	4:00am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Potchefstroom on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	4:00am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Potchefstroom on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	4:00am	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures for Upington to Potchefstroom on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	3:00am	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	6:35pm	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:36 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 $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10hAverage Duration

611 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Upington

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

Stops in Potchefstroom

A
Total Garage
Total Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Visit page Map
B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
Map
C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
Map

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,471 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

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.

January 4, 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.

May 9, 2022

I enjoyed it but the toilet smelled

Busiswa P.

September 26, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,867 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Based on 11867 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. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Intercity Xpress Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

The bus had a break down just before we left Upington, the communication from the help centre was really poor. Not update on the progress. I ended up going back to Upington as I had already missed Christmas with my family. The passengers only got a bus that came from Joburg the next morning.

Madile F.

January 3, 2026

FF Gertse

1.5/5458 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness0.5

Cleanliness2

Wifi0.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Upington to Potchefstroom 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Upington to Potchefstroom start from $35. The average price for this route is around $66. 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?
The average bus travel time from Upington to Potchefstroom is 10h, covering a distance of 611 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Upington to Potchefstroom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, FF Gertse.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Upington to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Potchefstroom at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from Upington to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Upington to Potchefstroom?
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 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Upington to Potchefstroom?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Intercape has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Upington to Potchefstroom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Upington to Potchefstroom?
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

01-08

$43

01-09

$52

Today

$64

01-11

$43

01-12

$57

01-13

$54

01-14

$54

01-15

$40

The cheapest trip from Upington to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $40

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 $40 to $163 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 $40 which is on 2026-01-15.