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How to get fromPotchefstroom to Ellisrasby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Potchefstroom to Ellisras by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Parys Ave to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Martin's Drift Border Postbus bus
    3. Drive from Martin's Drift Border Post to Ellisrascar car
    9h 6m
    R 757–1,026

  2. Drive  408.6 km

    1. Drive from Potchefstroom to Ellisrascar car 408.6 km
    5h 31m
    R 946–1,367

  3. Drive, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane plane JNB - PTG
    3. Take the taxi from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Ellisrastaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    R 4,524–7,068

  4. Bus, drive via Potchefstroom

    1. Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Terminus to Martin's Drift Border Postbus bus
    3. Drive from Martin's Drift Border Post to Ellisrascar car
    9h 46m
    R 1,113–1,375

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketR 1,885Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Potchefstroom, South Africa and Ellisras, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Potchefstroom to Ellisras. However, you can take the bus to Park Station, take the bus to Westgate, walk to Newtown Bus Terminus, take the bus to Martin's Drift Border Post, then drive to Ellisras. Alternatively, you can drive from Potchefstroom to Ellisras in around 5h 31m.

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