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How to get fromPolokwane to Cape Townby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, car train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PTG - CPT
    4h 43m
    R 3,792–9,227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus bus
    23h 19m
    R 832–1,581

  3. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Potchefstroomcar car
    2. Take the car train from Potchefstroom to Cape Towncartrain train
    39h 33m
    R 1,406–2,110

  4. Drive 1,712.8 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Cape Towncar car 1,712.8 km
    16h 36m
    R 3,866–5,585

  5. Bus via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Old Marine Drbus bus
    26h 13m
    R 869–1,664

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,566.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Cape Town Stn via Park Station in around 23h 19m.

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