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How to get fromPretoria to Vredeby bus, taxi, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Harrismithbus bus 17203 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Harrismith to Vredetaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    R 1,291–1,558

  2. Drive  239.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pretoria to Vredecar car 239.9 km
    3h
    R 545–787

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Shell Ultra City Balmoralbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Shell Ultra City Balmoral to Vredetaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    R 1,000–1,300

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Harrismith

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Engen Bergview 1 Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Engen Bergview 1 Stop to Vredetaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    R 1,100–1,510

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Vrede, Free State, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Vrede. However, you can take the bus to Harrismith then take the taxi to Vrede. Alternatively, you can drive from Pretoria to Vrede in around 3h.

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