There are 5 ways to get from Ballito to Polokwane by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane DUR - PTG
3h 40mR 3,294–8,235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
15h 25mR 899–1,480Drive 813.2 km
- Drive from Ballito to Polokwanecar 813.2 km
11h 24mR 1,838–2,655Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
- Take the taxi from Ballito to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane RCB - PTG
6h 22mR 3,126–8,219Bus via Midrand
- Take the bus from Durban to Midrandbus
- Take the bus from Midrand to Polokwanebus
16h 50mR 909–1,820
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballito to Polokwane is to bus which costs R 900 - R 1 500 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ballito to Polokwane is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs R 3 200 - R 8 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballito to Polokwane. However, there are services departing from Durban Airport and arriving at Polokwane via Durban Bus Stn and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Ballito and Polokwane is 689 km. The road distance is 813.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballito to Polokwane without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs R 900 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ballito to Polokwane, including transfers.
Ballito to Polokwane bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Ballito to Polokwane is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs R 3 200 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 900 - R 1 500 and takes 15h 25m.
Ballito to Polokwane bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballito to Polokwane is 813 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Ballito to Polokwane.
What companies run services between Ballito, South Africa and Polokwane, South Africa?
Airlink, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballito to Polokwane via Durban Airport, Durban Station, Durban Bus Stn, and Johannesburg in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Gateway International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–12,000
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Gateway International Airport via Harare, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,100–7,000
Flights from Richards Bay to Gateway International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–7,000
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 320–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 440–490
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 370–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 370–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- vila-mora.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–550
- Website
- https://www.vila-mora.co.za/
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 280–400
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–410
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Polokwane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 220–750
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,200
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