What is the cheapest way to get from Botswana to Polokwane?

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Polokwane is to bus which costs R 550 - R 1 100 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Botswana to Polokwane?

The fastest way to get from Botswana to Polokwane is to fly which takes 3h and costs R 3 100 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and Polokwane?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Polokwane. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Polokwane via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Botswana to Polokwane?

The distance between Botswana and Polokwane is 385 km. The road distance is 456.5 km.

How do I travel from Botswana to Polokwane without a car?

The best way to get from Botswana to Polokwane without a car is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs R 550 - R 1 100.

How long does it take to get from Botswana to Polokwane?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Botswana to Polokwane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to Polokwane bus from?

Botswana to Polokwane bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Botswana to Polokwane?

The best way to get from Botswana to Polokwane is to fly which takes 3h and costs R 3 100 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 100 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Botswana to Polokwane bus arrive?

Botswana to Polokwane bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Botswana to Polokwane?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Polokwane is 457 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Botswana to Polokwane.

Where can I stay near Polokwane?

There are 271+ hotels available in Polokwane.

Botswana to Polokwane - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Botswana to Polokwane by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane GBE - PTG
3h
R 3,170–8,180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
10h 28m
R 573–1,070
Drive 456.5 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Polokwanecar 456.5 km
7h 50m
R 1,033–1,491
Fly from Maun Airport
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane MUB - PTG
3h 24m
R 5,507–13,343
Bus via Mabopane
1. Take the bus from Queens Rd to Soshanguvebus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Polokwanebus
11h 4m
R 722–1,322
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgshuttle
2. Take the bus from Midrand to Polokwanebus
12h 15m
R 954–2,056

Gaborone (GBE) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights

20Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

R 2,684Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Botswana to Polokwane.

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Distance: 384.9 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Botswana and Polokwane, South Africa?

Airlink, Air Botswana, and South African Airways fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Polokwane via Johannesburg in around 10h 28m.

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