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How to get fromO.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwaneby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane plane JNB - PTG
    1h 12m
    R 1,913–3,722

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Midrand to Polokwanebus bus
    9h 7m
    R 319–1,553

  3. Bus via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Polokwanebus bus
    6h 3m
    R 374–621

  4. Drive 305.8 km

    1. Drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwanecar car 305.8 km
    2h 57m
    R 691–998

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketR 1,838Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa and Polokwane, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, TransLux Express operates a bus from Pretoria to Polokwane once daily. Tickets cost R 280–390 and the journey takes 4h 13m.

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