There are 6 ways to get from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or car train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Aliwal North to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroombus
9hR 964–1,237Drive 534.9 km
- Drive from Aliwal North to Potchefstroomcar 534.9 km
6h 36mR 1,238–1,789Bus to Bram Fischer International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Aliwal North to Bloemfonteinbus
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane BFN - JNB
- Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Potchefstroomcar
6h 26mR 1,554–4,497Drive, car train
- Drive from Aliwal North to Klerksdorpcar
- Take the cartrain from Klerksdorp to Potchefstroomcartrain
7h 41mR 1,207–1,717Drive to Maseru, fly, drive
- Drive from Aliwal North to Maseru (MSU)car
- Fly from Maseru (MSU) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane MSU - JNB
- Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Potchefstroomcar
6h 14mR 3,758–5,803Bus to East London, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Aliwal North to East London Stnbus
- Fly from East London (ELS) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane ELS - JNB
- Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Potchefstroomcar
10h 4mR 1,833–3,266
Aliwal North to Potchefstroom by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 300 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom is to drive and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs R 3 700 - R 6 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom. However, there are services departing from Aliwal North and arriving at Potchefstroom via Bloemfontein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Aliwal North and Potchefstroom is 551 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.
The best way to get from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs R 950 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom, including transfers.
Aliwal North to Potchefstroom bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Aliwal North station.
Aliwal North to Potchefstroom bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Bloemfontein station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliwal North to Potchefstroom is 535 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom.
There are 147+ hotels available in Potchefstroom.
What companies run services between Aliwal North, South Africa and Potchefstroom, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Aliwal North to Potchefstroom via Bloemfontein in around 9h.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 650–2,000
Flights from East London to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,000
Flights from East London to Johannesburg International Airport via Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Klerksdorp to Potchefstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 70–75
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Aliwal North to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Aliwal North to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Aliwal North to East London Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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