There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Sandton by plane, bus, train, 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 25mR 2,442–4,347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
8h 22mR 302–964Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
- Take the train from Pretoria to Sandtontrain North-South
5h 3mR 334–454Drive 307.7 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Sandtoncar 307.7 km
3hR 820–1,184
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Sandton is to bus and train which costs R 330 - R 460 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Sandton is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs R 2 400 - R 4 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Sandton. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Johannesburg via Midrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Polokwane and Sandton is 311 km. The road distance is 307.7 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Sandton without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs R 330 - R 460.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Polokwane to Sandton, including transfers.
Polokwane to Sandton bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Sandton is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs R 2 400 - R 4 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 300 - R 1 000 and takes 8h 22m.
Polokwane to Sandton bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Midrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Sandton is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Polokwane to Sandton.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Sandton, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCape operates a bus from Polokwane to Midrand once daily. Tickets cost R 250–380 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–3,700
- Phone
- 0800 428 87246
- [email protected]
- Website
- gautrain.co.za
Train from Pretoria to Sandton
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 65–86
- Schedules at
- gautrain.co.za
- Peak
- R 86
- Off-peak
- R 69
- 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
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 250–380
- Website
- Intercape
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