There are 5 ways to get from Zambia to Polokwane by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lusaka
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane LUN - PTG
4h 19mR 4,490–11,704Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
31h 28mR 1,312–2,307Bus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwanebus
30h 24mR 1,852–1,962Drive 1,246.3 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Polokwanecar 1,246.3 km
14h 12mR 3,031–4,377Fly from Ndola
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Gateway International Airport (PTG)plane NLA - PTG
6h 21mR 5,250–15,301
Lusaka (LUN) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Polokwane is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 300 - R 2 400 and takes 31h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zambia to Polokwane is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs R 4 400 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Polokwane. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Polokwane via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.
The distance between Zambia and Polokwane is 984 km. The road distance is 1246.3 km.
The best way to get from Zambia to Polokwane without a car is to bus which takes 30h 24m and costs R 1 800 - R 2 000.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Zambia to Polokwane, including transfers.
Zambia to Polokwane bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Zambia to Polokwane is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs R 4 400 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 800 - R 2 000 and takes 30h 24m.
Zambia to Polokwane bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Polokwane is 1246 km. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Zambia to Polokwane.
What companies run services between Zambia and Polokwane, South Africa?
South African Airways, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Gateway International Airport (PTG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Polokwane via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 30h 24m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Lusaka to Gateway International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 3,900–16,000
Flights from Ndola to Gateway International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 5,000–15,000
Flights from Ndola to Gateway International Airport via Lusaka, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 11,000–16,000
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 1,552
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- 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
- +260 966707960
- Website
- Andrich Coach Services
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,900
- Schedules at
- Andrich Coach Services
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–1,700
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
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