What is the cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage?

The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage is to bus via Midrand which costs R 800 - R 1 500 and takes 23h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage?

The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs R 3 600 - R 8 500.

Is there a direct bus between Polokwane and Uitenhage?

No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Uitenhage. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Uitenhage via Pretoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.

How far is it from Polokwane to Uitenhage?

The distance between Polokwane and Uitenhage is 1233 km. The road distance is 1363.1 km.

How do I travel from Polokwane to Uitenhage without a car?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage without a car is to bus which takes 22h 44m and costs R 850 - R 1 200.

How long does it take to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polokwane to Uitenhage bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Polokwane to Uitenhage?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs R 3 600 - R 8 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 200 and takes 22h 44m.

Where does the Polokwane to Uitenhage bus arrive?

Polokwane to Uitenhage bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Pretoria station.

Can I drive from Polokwane to Uitenhage?

Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Uitenhage is 1363 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Polokwane to Uitenhage.

Where can I stay near Uitenhage?

There are 37+ hotels available in Uitenhage.

Polokwane to Uitenhage - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, car train, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane PTG - PLZ
5h 53m
R 3,627–8,317
Bus via Midrand
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
2. Take the bus from Midrand to Uitenhagebus
23h 35m
R 828–1,460
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to Uitenhagecar
22h 4m
R 1,971–2,921
Bus
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Uitenhagebus
22h 44m
R 869–1,114
Drive 1,363.1 km
1. Drive from Polokwane to Uitenhagecar 1,363.1 km
14h 20m
R 3,079–4,447

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

R 3,081Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Polokwane to Uitenhage.

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Distance: 1,233.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Uitenhage, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Uitenhage via Pretoria in around 22h 44m.

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