There are 7 ways to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, bus, or car train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Bloemfonteinbus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus 17210
9h 4mR 964–1,212Drive 535.4 km
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Aliwal Northcar 535.4 km
6h 36mR 1,207–1,743Taxi, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane JNB - BFN
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
7h 9mR 3,640–5,671Car train, drive
- Take the car train from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorpcartrain
- Drive from Klerksdorp to Aliwal Northcar
7h 41mR 1,170–1,674Taxi, fly to Maseru, drive
- Take the taxi from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maseru (MSU)plane JNB - MSU
- Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Aliwal Northcar
6h 13mR 5,630–7,181Taxi, fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
- Take the bus from Umtata UltraCity to Aliwal Northbus
11h 2mR 5,090–7,681Taxi, fly to East London, bus
- Take the taxi from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane JNB - ELS
- Take the bus from East London Stn to Aliwal Northbus
9h 45mR 3,810–6,156
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North is to bus which costs R 950 - R 1 300 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Potchefstroom to Aliwal North is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs R 5 500 - R 7 500.
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 9h 4m.
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 9h 4m and costs R 950 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 five+ 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 9h 4m.
- 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 750–1,700
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London via Durban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 950–2,500
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–2,700
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Maseru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,900–3,800
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mthatha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–4,200
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,900–6,500
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–2,700
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–4,900
- 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
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umtata UltraCity to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London Stn to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- R 2,300–2,800
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