Rome2Rio

How to get fromPretoria to Vaal Damby bus, taxi, car, or train

Find Transport to Vaal Dam

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Pretoria to Vaal Dam by bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Vereenigingbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    3h 5m
    R 801–981

  2. Drive 180.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pretoria to Vaal Damcar car 180.4 km
    2h 23m
    R 408–589

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Total Energies Helmutbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Total Energies Helmut to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    R 470–700

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Vereeniging

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Vereenigingbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    R 870–1,110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pretoria to Vaal Dam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Vaal Dam, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Vaal Dam. However, you can take the bus to Vereeniging then take the taxi to Vaal Dam. Alternatively, you can drive from Pretoria to Vaal Dam in around 2h 23m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.