There are 8 ways to get from Polokwane to Aliwal North by plane, car, car train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Maseru, drive
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Maseru (MSU)plane PTG - MSU
- Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Aliwal Northcar
6h 40mR 4,602–12,747Bus via Midrand
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
- Take the bus from Midrand to Aliwal Northbus 17210
16h 25mR 718–1,410Drive, car train
- Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar
- Take the car train from Germiston to Springfonteincartrain
- Drive from Springfontein to Aliwal Northcar
15h 9mR 1,241–1,861Bus
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Aliwal Northbus
15h 28mR 769–1,064Drive 916.8 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Aliwal Northcar 916.8 km
9h 20mR 2,070–2,989Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane PTG - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
8h 36mR 3,662–6,837Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PTG - UTT
- Take the bus from Umtata UltraCity to Aliwal Northbus
12h 29mR 4,462–12,847Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
- Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus
- Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
15h 39mR 1,234–1,644
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Maseru (MSU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Aliwal North is to bus via Midrand which costs R 700 - R 1 500 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Aliwal North is to fly and drive which takes 6h 40m and costs R 4 600 - R 13 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Aliwal North. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Aliwal North via Pretoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
The distance between Polokwane and Aliwal North is 846 km. The road distance is 916.8 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Aliwal North without a car is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs R 750 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Polokwane to Aliwal North, including transfers.
Polokwane to Aliwal North bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
Polokwane to Aliwal North bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Pretoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Aliwal North is 917 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Polokwane to Aliwal North.
There are 19+ hotels available in Aliwal North.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Aliwal North, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Polokwane to Aliwal North via Pretoria in around 15h 28m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Maseru via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,100–12,000
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–9,000
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 3,800–12,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Germiston to Springfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 250–399
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Tourist (Sleeper)
- R 399
- Economy (Sitter)
- R 250
- Phone
- 0800 428 87246
- [email protected]
- Website
- gautrain.co.za
Train from Pretoria to Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 75–100
- Schedules at
- gautrain.co.za
- Peak
- R 100
- Off-peak
- R 80
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umtata UltraCity to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–700
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Biuten St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 210–290
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Welkom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Website
- https://res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 220–750
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
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 Need to know: Jadrolinija, Getting around the Cyclades, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




















