Bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town from $27

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Potchefstroom to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.
today
from $30
tomorrow
from $30
Saturday
Sunday
from $27
Monday
from $27
Tuesday
from $38
Wednesday
from $27

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    16h 5m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $30
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $38
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39
  • Intercity Xpress
    17h 0m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    16h 5m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $30
  • Intercity Xpress
    17h 0m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $31
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $37
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $38
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $40

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    17h 0m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 55m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    12:40 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $33
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $38
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    17h 0m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $27
  • City to City
    16h 5m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $36
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $36
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $38
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $38
  • Intercity Xpress
    17h 0m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $41
  • Intercape
    17h 45m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    16h 5m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    6:35 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $27
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $36
  • Intercape
    18h 30m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39
  • Intercity Xpress
    17h 0m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $45

Frequency of bus connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Potchefstroom to Cape Town. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Potchefstroom and Cape Town.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa that travel 7 times every day by bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Cape Town starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus $27
Fastest Bus 16h 5m
Earliest Bus 9:20 AM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 717.9 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Every day, 7 buses from 5 bus companies leave Potchefstroom for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
$30
Friday 03/28
$30
Saturday 03/29
Sunday 03/30
$27
Monday 03/31
$27
Tuesday 04/01
$38
Wednesday 04/02
$27
Thursday 04/03
Friday 04/04
$26
Saturday 04/05
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
$27
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$30
Saturday 04/12
Sunday 04/13
$30
Monday 04/14
$27
Tuesday 04/15
$27
Wednesday 04/16
$27
Thursday 04/17
$30
Friday 04/18
$30
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $27, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $62.

How to save money travelling from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Potchefstroom to Cape Town in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Potchefstroom to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

These are the most booked bus companies between Potchefstroom to Cape Town from our users.

Intercape from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Potchefstroom to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 17h 45m
Earliest Bus 9:20 AM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

Intercity Xpress from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Intercity Xpress

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Potchefstroom to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 16h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:50 PM
Last Bus 7:45 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

City to City from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Potchefstroom to Cape Town:

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 16h 5m
Earliest Bus 2:30 PM
Last Bus 2:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Potchefstroom - Cape Town

Greyhound South Africa
Y, 2/9/2025
Bus was late, dirty and NO AIRCON. Heater was on entire time while driving in 35°. Staff is unfriendly and drive like maniacs! Upon waiting for over half an hour ut the busstop to return at 14h00 on ... Bus was late, dirty and NO AIRCON. Heater was on entire time while driving in 35°. Staff is unfriendly and drive like maniacs! Upon waiting for over half an hour ut the busstop to return at 14h00 on 9/2/2025, the bus did not show up and at 14h30 when phoned driver said you missed the bus and should take next bus the following day!! Had to book AND pay for new ticket but this was Greyhound driver's fault!!!

All bus stations and stops in Potchefstroom and Cape Town

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Potchefstroom and Cape Town.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Potchefstroom to Cape Town? Or which bus companies serve the route Potchefstroom to Cape Town? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Potchefstroom to Cape Town bus

How much does a Potchefstroom Cape Town bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 17h 0m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $79. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

On average, how many connections are available from Potchefstroom to Cape Town each day?

Every day, the Potchefstroom to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Potchefstroom to Cape Town take?

The fastest bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town is offered by City to City and takes 16h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Potchefstroom starts at 9:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Potchefstroom for Cape Town starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Potchefstroom Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Potchefstroom and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the Potchefstroom to Cape Town bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Potchefstroom Cape Town bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Potchefstroom Cape Town bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Potchefstroom and to Cape Town

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Potchefstroom and to Cape Town. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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