There are 7 ways to get from Victoria Falls to Polokwane by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Victoria Falls Airport
best- Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane VFA - PTG
4h 15mR 4,315–10,115Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Livingstone to Kazungulabus
- Take the bus from Kazungula to Johanneburgbus
- Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Polokwanebus
25h 23mR 963–1,124Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Victoria Falls to Bulawayotrain
- Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Ninth Stbus
- Take the bus from Kudzanai Bus Stn to Beitbridgebus
- Drive from Beitbridge to Louis Trichardtcar
- Take the bus from Louis Trichardt to Polokwanebus
27h 39mR 1,958–2,208Drive 973.9 km
- Drive from Victoria Falls to Polokwanecar 973.9 km
9h 44mR 2,874–4,152Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
- Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane LVI - PTG
4h 29mR 6,633–18,179Bus via Bulawayo
- Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Bulawayobus
- Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
28h 37mR 1,221–1,738Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
44h 7mR 1,300–1,753
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Victoria Falls to Polokwane is to bus and train which costs R 950 - R 1 200 and takes 25h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Victoria Falls to Polokwane is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs R 4 300 - R 11 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Victoria Falls to Polokwane. However, there are services departing from Victoria Falls and arriving at Polokwane via Bulawayo and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 37m.
The distance between Victoria Falls and Polokwane is 768 km. The road distance is 973.9 km.
The best way to get from Victoria Falls to Polokwane without a car is to bus via Bulawayo which takes 28h 37m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 800.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Victoria Falls to Polokwane, including transfers.
Victoria Falls to Polokwane bus services, operated by Stallion Cruise, depart from Victoria Falls station.
The best way to get from Victoria Falls to Polokwane is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs R 4 300 - R 11 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bulawayo, which costs R 1 200 - R 1 800 and takes 28h 37m.
Victoria Falls to Polokwane bus services, operated by Stallion Cruise, arrive at Bulawayo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victoria Falls to Polokwane is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Victoria Falls to Polokwane.
What companies run services between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Polokwane, South Africa?
Airlink, Fastjet, and CemAir fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Falls to Polokwane via Bulawayo, Johannesburg, and Johannesburg in around 28h 37m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Victoria Falls Airport to Gateway International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,800–14,000
Flights from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Gateway International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–18,000
- Phone
- 0800 428 87246
- [email protected]
- Website
- gautrain.co.za
Train from Park to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 75–100
- Schedules at
- gautrain.co.za
- Peak
- R 100
- Off-peak
- R 80
- Phone
- +263-029-2363521
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrz.co.zw
Train from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 146
- Schedules at
- nrz.co.zw
- Economy Class Seat
- R 146
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Livingstone to Kazungula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R 77
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- juldan-motors.com
Bus from Kazungula to Johanneburg
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 479
- Website
- https://juldan-motors.com/en
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Pretoria to Polokwane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Louis Trichardt to Polokwane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 230–320
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–410
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–410
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +(263) 77 608 6257
- [email protected]
- Website
- citybuscoaches.com
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Ninth St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 808
- Website
- https://citybuscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kudzanai Bus Stn to Beitbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 455
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Timboon-Coaches-100064758973585/
- Phone
- 0242 661930
- [email protected]
- Website
- stallioncruise.com
Bus from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 320–430
- Website
- https://stallioncruise.com/
- Phone
- +263 71 3800001
- [email protected]
- Website
- bravotours.co.zw
Bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 600–900
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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