Coach Johannesburg to Polokwane from £16

Which bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Johannesburg to Polokwane. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intercape, City to City or Citiliner. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
City to City	5h 50m	06:25	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:15	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 06:25:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 30m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:45	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Basic	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 08:15:00 to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:15	Polokwane	City Square	Basic	£21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 08:15:00 to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Citiliner	5h 40m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:10	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 05/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:15	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 08:15:00 to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Translux	4h 35m	09:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 09:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Citiliner	5h 40m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:10	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Wezwe Coaches	2h 30m	15:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	17:30	Polokwane	Shell Polokwane Gas Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Wezwe Coaches goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 06/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Polokwane Gas Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Translux	4h 35m	09:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 09:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:15	Polokwane	City Square	Basic	£28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 08:15:00 to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Citiliner	5h 40m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:10	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Wezwe Coaches	2h 30m	15:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	17:30	Polokwane	Shell Polokwane Gas Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Wezwe Coaches goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Polokwane Gas Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
City to City	5h 50m	06:25	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:15	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 06:25:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:15	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 08:15:00 to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Intercape	6h 30m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:45	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	£17	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 08:15:00 to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Citiliner	5h 30m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:00	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
City to City	5h 50m	06:25	Johannesburg	Baragwanath	12:15	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Baragwanath, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 06:25:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Citiliner	5h 20m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:50	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Citiliner	5h 40m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:10	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Intercape	6h 0m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:15	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 09/12/2025 08:15:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Translux	4h 35m	09:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 09:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	6h 15m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:30	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	£20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 08:15:00 to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Citiliner	5h 20m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	13:50	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Wezwe Coaches	2h 30m	15:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	17:30	Polokwane	Shell Polokwane Gas Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Wezwe Coaches goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Polokwane Gas Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	6h 35m	05:45	Johannesburg	Tshiawelo Station	12:20	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from City to City goes from Tshiawelo Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 05:45:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Translux	4h 35m	09:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:05	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 09:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Citiliner	5h 30m	08:30	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:00	Polokwane	Grobler Street Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 08:30:00 to Grobler Street Coach Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Intercape	6h 30m	08:15	Johannesburg	Park Station	14:45	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	£25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 08:15:00 to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Wezwe Coaches	2h 30m	15:00	Johannesburg	Park Station	17:30	Polokwane	Shell Polokwane Gas Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Wezwe Coaches goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Shell Polokwane Gas Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johannesburg to Polokwane is £16 on 03/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Johannesburg and Polokwane?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Johannesburg to Polokwane. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily coaches from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Polokwane.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 140 coaches from Johannesburg to Polokwane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Polokwane, with 7 offers.

All facts for Johannesburg to Polokwane bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intercape, City to City and Citiliner that travel daily 22 times by bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane in one click. Book your Johannesburg to Polokwane bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:45
Latest Coach	15:00
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	293.1 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, City to City, Citiliner, Wezwe Coaches and Translux

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

Every day, 22 buses from 5 coach companies leave Johannesburg for Polokwane. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£16

Saturday 06/12

£16

Sunday 07/12

£16

Monday 08/12

£16

Tuesday 09/12

£16

Wednesday 10/12

£17

Thursday 11/12

£16

Friday 12/12

£16

Saturday 13/12

£33

Sunday 14/12

£22

Monday 15/12

£16

Tuesday 16/12

£16

Wednesday 17/12

£16

Thursday 18/12

£16

Friday 19/12

£16

Saturday 20/12

£16

Sunday 21/12

£22

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

£16

Wednesday 24/12

£18

Thursday 25/12

£16

Friday 26/12

£16

Saturday 27/12

£16

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Johannesburg to Polokwane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johannesburg to Polokwane, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Polokwane, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Johannesburg to Polokwane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Johannesburg to Polokwane, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Johannesburg to Polokwane are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Johannesburg - Polokwane

Mahlatse, 16/11/2025

The bus departed late from park station and we had to stop for like 2hrs at Bosman to wait for another bus because the current one leaked water in from the windscreen

All bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Polokwane

Here is a map with all coach stations in Johannesburg and Polokwane. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Baragwanath

Golden Highway 7

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Coach Station

Grobler Street 149

Shell Polokwane Gas Station

Ultra City

Shell Ultra City Gas Station

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Johannesburg to Polokwane bus

How much does a Johannesburg Polokwane coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Johannesburg Polokwane bus trip is available from £16 and takes 5h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

This connection is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Polokwane.

How many connections are available for the Johannesburg Polokwane route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Johannesburg to Polokwane is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Polokwane from Johannesburg take?

The quickest coach from Johannesburg to Polokwane is provided by Wezwe Coaches and takes 2h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

The earliest bus to Polokwane departs from Johannesburg at 05:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

The latest bus to Polokwane departs from Johannesburg at 15:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Johannesburg Polokwane route?

Passengers looking to travel from Johannesburg to Polokwane can travel with Intercape, City to City and Citiliner. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johannesburg and Polokwane?

You can check all the direct connections between Johannesburg and Polokwane by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, City to City and Citiliner.

What can I take with me on the bus to Polokwane from Johannesburg?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Johannesburg Polokwane bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Johannesburg Polokwane bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johannesburg to Polokwane

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Johannesburg and to Polokwane

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Johannesburg and to Polokwane. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!