There are 4 ways to get from Welkom to Potchefstroom by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or car train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Welkom to Potchefstroombus
3h 20mR 470–600Drive, car train
cheapest- Drive from Welkom to Klerksdorpcar
- Take the cartrain from Klerksdorp to Potchefstroomcartrain
3h 25mR 435–603Drive 174.9 km
- Drive from Welkom to Potchefstroomcar 174.9 km
2h 42mR 462–667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welkom to Potchefstroomtaxi 174.9 km
2h 42mR 1,900–2,300
Welkom to Potchefstroom by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welkom to Potchefstroom is to drive and car train which costs R 430 - R 650 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Welkom to Potchefstroom is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs R 460 - R 700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Welkom and arriving at Potchefstroom. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Welkom and Potchefstroom is 188 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.
The best way to get from Welkom to Potchefstroom without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs R 470 - R 600.
The bus from Welkom to Potchefstroom takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Welkom to Potchefstroom bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Welkom station.
Welkom to Potchefstroom bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Potchefstroom station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welkom to Potchefstroom is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Welkom to Potchefstroom.
There are 150+ hotels available in Potchefstroom.
What companies run services between Welkom, South Africa and Potchefstroom, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Welkom to Potchefstroom once daily. Tickets cost R 470–600 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Klerksdorp to Potchefstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 70–75
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Welkom to Potchefstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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