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

The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Upington is to bus which costs R 1 200 - R 2 200 and takes 35h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Upington is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs R 4 400 - R 13 000.

Is there a direct bus between Polokwane and Upington?

No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Upington. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Lutz St via Johannesburg and Jeff Taylor Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 11m.

How far is it from Polokwane to Upington?

The distance between Polokwane and Upington is 974 km. The road distance is 1070.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Polokwane to Upington without a car is to bus which takes 35h 11m and costs R 1 200 - R 2 200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Polokwane to Upington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polokwane to Upington bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Polokwane to Upington?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Upington is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs R 4 400 - R 13 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 200 - R 2 200 and takes 35h 11m.

Where does the Polokwane to Upington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Polokwane to Upington?

Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Upington is 1070 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Polokwane to Upington.

Where can I stay near Upington?

There are 32+ hotels available in Upington.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Upington (UTN)plane PTG - UTN
4h 31m
R 4,422–12,152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
35h 11m
R 1,212–2,181
Drive 1,070.1 km
1. Drive from Polokwane to Upingtoncar 1,070.1 km
13h 59m
R 2,411–3,483
Bus via Pretoria
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus
2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Durbanbus
3. Take the bus from Jeff Taylor Crescent to Lutz Stbus
36h 42m
R 1,295–2,170
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Springfonteincartrain
3. Drive from Springfontein to Upingtoncar
21h 32m
R 2,359–3,639

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Upington (UTN) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

R 4,377Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973.5 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Upington (UTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Lutz St via Johannesburg, Durban Bus Stn, and Jeff Taylor Crescent in around 35h 11m.

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