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How to get fromPotchefstroom to Vaal Riverby bus, taxi, car, plane, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Potchefstroom to Vaal River by bus, taxi, car, plane, or car train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parys Ave to Caltex Oranjerus Garagebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Caltex Oranjerus Garage to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 17m
    R 1,051–1,212

  2. Car train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car train from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorpcartrain train
    2. Drive from Klerksdorp to Vaal Rivercar car
    6h 55m
    R 1,020–1,574

  3. Drive 479.5 km

    1. Drive from Potchefstroom to Vaal Rivercar car 479.5 km
    6h 8m
    R 1,083–1,565

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kimberley (KIM)plane plane JNB - KIM
    3. Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    R 4,860–7,731

  5. Bus, taxi via Kimberley

    1. Take the bus from Parys Ave to Long Stbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Modderrivier to Vaal Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    R 1,507–1,892

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kimberley (KIM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,627Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Potchefstroom to Vaal River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 582.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Potchefstroom, South Africa and Vaal River, Northern Cape, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Potchefstroom to Vaal River. However, you can take the bus to Caltex Oranjerus Garage then take the taxi to Vaal River. Alternatively, you can drive from Potchefstroom to Vaal River in around 6h 8m.

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