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How to get fromPolokwane to Victoria Fallsby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Polokwane to Victoria Falls by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Victoria Falls Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane PTG - VFA
    5h 14m
    $226–657

  2. Bus via Livingstone

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Livingstonebus bus
    20h 56m
    $69–107

  3. Drive  977.2 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Victoria Fallscar car 977.2 km
    9h 50m
    $179–258

  4. Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane PTG - LVI
    5h 30m
    $358–1,012

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Victoria Fallsbus bus
    44h 8m
    $77–108

  6. Bus via Midrand

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Victoria Fallsbus bus
    47h 10m
    $75–143

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe?

Airlink and South African Airways fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, and Livingstone in around 20h 56m.

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