There are 6 ways to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
8h 50mR 964–1,212Drive 535.4 km
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Aliwal Northcar 535.4 km
6h 36mR 1,240–1,790Drive, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane JNB - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
6h 55mR 1,554–4,508Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorpcartrain
- Drive from Klerksdorp to Aliwal Northcar
7h 41mR 1,170–1,774Drive, fly to Maseru
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maseru (MSU)plane JNB - MSU
- Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Aliwal Northcar
6h 13mR 3,754–5,818Drive, fly to East London, bus
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
- Take the bus from East London Stn to Aliwal Northbus
9h 52mR 1,824–3,293
Potchefstroom to Aliwal North by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 300 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North is to drive and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs R 3 700 - R 6 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North. However, there are services departing from Potchefstroom and arriving at Aliwal North via Bloemfontein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Potchefstroom and Aliwal North is 551 km. The road distance is 535.4 km.
The best way to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs R 950 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North, including transfers.
Potchefstroom to Aliwal North bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Potchefstroom station.
Potchefstroom to Aliwal North bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Bloemfontein station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potchefstroom to Aliwal North is 535 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North.
There are 19+ hotels available in Aliwal North.
What companies run services between Potchefstroom, South Africa and Aliwal North, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North via Bloemfontein in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 650–2,000
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,000
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London via Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 70–75
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London Stn to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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