There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Johannesburg by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane PTG - JNB
1h 22mR 2,232–4,227Bus via Midrand
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
7h 45mR 250–1,310Bus
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
5h 4mR 280–390Drive 316.9 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Johannesburgcar 316.9 km
3h 7mR 713–1,030
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Johannesburg is to bus which costs R 280 - R 390 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs R 2 200 - R 4 300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Polokwane and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Polokwane and Johannesburg is 310 km. The road distance is 316.9 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Johannesburg without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs R 280 - R 390.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Polokwane to Johannesburg, including transfers.
Polokwane to Johannesburg bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs R 2 200 - R 4 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 280 - R 390 and takes 5h 4m.
Polokwane to Johannesburg bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Johannesburg is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Polokwane to Johannesburg.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg once daily. Tickets cost R 280–390 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–3,700
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 220–750
- Website
- Intercape
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