Rome2Rio

How to get fromCape Town to Potchefstroomby plane, car, bus, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Potchefstroom

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Potchefstroom by plane, car, bus, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CPT - JNB
    2. Drive from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Potchefstroomcar car
    4h 6m
    R 1,674–3,470

  2. Car train

    cheapest
    1. Take the cartrain from Cape Town to Potchefstroomcartrain train
    34h 55m
    R 430–690

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Parys Avebus bus
    17h 5m
    R 550–1,200

  4. Drive  1,330.6 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Potchefstroomcar car 1,330.6 km
    13h 51m
    R 3,087–4,458

  5. Bus via Wolmaransstad

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Wolmaransstadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Broadbent St & Brand St to Parys Avebus bus
    19h 22m
    R 649–990

Cape Town to Potchefstroom by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 550Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cape Town to Potchefstroom.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,428.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Potchefstroom, South Africa?

Eagle Liner operates a bus from Cape Town Stn to Parys Ave twice daily. Tickets cost R 550–1,200 and the journey takes 17h 5m. Alternatively, Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Cape Town to Potchefstroom once a week. Tickets cost R 430–690 and the journey takes 34h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There