There are 5 ways to get from Potchefstroom to Pongola by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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
best- Take the bus from Parys Ave to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Piet Retiefbus
- Take the taxi from Piet Retief to Pongolataxi
9h 31mR 1,076–1,402Drive 529.6 km
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Pongolacar 529.6 km
6h 51mR 1,233–1,780Drive, fly to Richards Bay, taxi
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
- Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pongolataxi
6h 2mR 3,326–5,471Bus, taxi via Potchefstroom
- Take the bus from Potchefstroom to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Piet Retiefbus
- Take the taxi from Piet Retief to Pongolataxi
10h 11mR 1,432–1,751Drive, fly to Maputo International Airport
- Drive from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane JNB - MPM
- Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pongolacar
6h 51mR 3,126–5,971
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potchefstroom to Pongola is to bus and taxi which costs R 1 000 - R 1 400 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Potchefstroom to Pongola is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs R 3 300 - R 5 500.
The distance between Potchefstroom and Pongola is 558 km. The road distance is 529.6 km.
The best way to get from Potchefstroom to Pongola without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 31m and costs R 1 000 - R 1 400.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Potchefstroom to Pongola, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Potchefstroom to Pongola is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Potchefstroom to Pongola.
There are 17+ hotels available in Pongola.
What companies run services between Potchefstroom, South Africa and Pongola, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Potchefstroom to Pongola. However, you can take the bus to Park Station, take the bus to Piet Retief, then take the taxi to Pongola. Alternatively, you can drive from Potchefstroom to Pongola in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Maputo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,000–6,000
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Parys Ave to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 100–230
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 100–230
Bus from Johannesburg to Piet Retief
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–330
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 270–330
Bus from Johannesburg to Piet Retief
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–330
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 270–330
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