There are 4 ways to get from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam by bus, taxi, car, plane, 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, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Springfonteinbus
- Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi
7h 10mR 965–1,182Drive 515.7 km
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Gariep Damcar 515.7 km
5h 51mR 1,382–1,996Drive, fly, bus, taxi
- 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 Springfonteinbus
- Take the taxi from Springfontein to Gariep Damtaxi
6h 16mR 2,045–4,632Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorpcartrain
- Drive from Klerksdorp to Gariep Damcar
7hR 1,270–1,974
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam is to bus and taxi which costs R 950 - R 1 200 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs R 1 300 - R 2 000.
The distance between Potchefstroom and Gariep Dam is 531 km. The road distance is 515.7 km.
The best way to get from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 10m and costs R 950 - R 1 200.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam.
There are 13+ hotels available in Gariep Dam.
What companies run services between Potchefstroom, South Africa and Gariep Dam, Free State, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam. However, you can take the bus to Springfontein then take the taxi to Gariep Dam. Alternatively, you can drive from Potchefstroom to Gariep Dam in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–4,400
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 650–1,800
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–2,800
- 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 Springfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Springfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- R 450–550
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