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How to get fromPolokwane to Vaal Riverby plane, taxi, bus, car, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Polokwane to Vaal River by plane, taxi, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kimberley (KIM)plane plane PTG - KIM
    2. Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    R 4,732–6,097

  2. Bus, taxi via Midrand

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midrand to Hopetownbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hopetown to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    18h 59m
    R 1,378–2,210

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Caltex Oranjerus Garagebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Caltex Oranjerus Garage to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    15h 41m
    R 1,392–1,731

  4. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Germistoncar car
    2. Take the car train from Germiston to Springfonteincartrain train
    3. Drive from Springfontein to Vaal Rivercar car
    18h 47m
    R 1,660–2,540

  5. Drive 910.3 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Vaal Rivercar car 910.3 km
    10h 46m
    R 2,054–2,966

  6. Bus, taxi via Pretoria

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pretoria to Hopetownbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hopetown to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    18h 12m
    R 1,419–1,864

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,827Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 851.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Vaal River, Northern Cape, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Polokwane to Vaal River. However, you can take the taxi to Gateway International Airport (PTG) airport, fly to Kimberley (KIM), then take the taxi to Vaal River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Johannesburg, take the bus to Caltex Oranjerus Garage, then take the taxi to Vaal River.

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