There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Brakpan by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PTG - JNB
1h 29mR 2,432–4,397Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Benonibus
6h 55mR 529–804Bus via Sandton
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
5h 38mR 849–1,204Drive 318.8 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Brakpancar 318.8 km
3h 14mR 730–1,054
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Brakpan is to bus which costs R 500 - R 850 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Brakpan is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs R 2 400 - R 4 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Brakpan. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Pretoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Polokwane and Brakpan is 316 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Brakpan without a car is to bus via Sandton which takes 5h 38m and costs R 850 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Polokwane to Brakpan, including transfers.
Polokwane to Brakpan bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Brakpan is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs R 2 400 - R 4 400. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandton, which costs R 850 - R 1 200 and takes 5h 38m.
Polokwane to Brakpan bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Pretoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Brakpan is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Polokwane to Brakpan.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Brakpan, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, TransLux Express operates a bus from Polokwane to Pretoria once daily. Tickets cost R 260–370 and the journey takes 4h 13m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,600
- 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
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