What is the cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape?

The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape is to bus which costs R 750 - R 1 400 and takes 21h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape?

The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs R 3 700 - R 6 000.

Is there a direct bus between Polokwane and Eastern Cape?

No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Eastern Cape. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Polokwane to Eastern Cape?

The distance between Polokwane and Eastern Cape is 878 km. The road distance is 1375.6 km.

How do I travel from Polokwane to Eastern Cape without a car?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape without a car is to bus which takes 21h 49m and costs R 750 - R 1 400.

How long does it take to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polokwane to Eastern Cape bus from?

Polokwane to Eastern Cape bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.

Bus or fly from Polokwane to Eastern Cape?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs R 5 000 - R 9 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 750 - R 1 400 and takes 21h 49m.

Where does the Polokwane to Eastern Cape bus arrive?

Polokwane to Eastern Cape bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Polokwane to Eastern Cape?

Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Eastern Cape is 1376 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Polokwane to Eastern Cape.

Where can I stay near Eastern Cape?

There are 850+ hotels available in Eastern Cape.

Polokwane to Eastern Cape - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Polokwane to Eastern Cape by plane, bus, car, car train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Mthatha Airport
best
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PTG - UTT
4h 54m
R 5,167–8,707
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Port Elizabethbus
21h 49m
R 762–1,331
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar
2. Take the cartrain from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to Gqeberhacar
21h 58m
R 1,992–2,952
Drive 1,375.6 km
1. Drive from Polokwane to Gqeberhacar 1,375.6 km
14h 52m
R 3,196–4,617
Fly to East London
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to East London (ELS)plane PTG - ELS
4h 35m
R 3,747–7,177
Fly to Port Elizabeth
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane PTG - PLZ
4h 21m
R 3,737–5,667
Bus via Midrand
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
2. Take the bus from Midrand to Port Elizabethbus
25h 38m
R 1,038–1,470

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

R 5,180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 877.7 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg in around 21h 49m.

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