Bus and Coach from Potchefstroom to Cape Town: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Potchefstroom to Cape Town from various bus operators like Intercape, Intercity Xpress or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

£39

tomorrow

£17

Thursday

£30

Friday

£17

Saturday

Sunday

£23

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	18h 35m	13:00	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	07:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£39	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 13:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
APM	17h 35m	14:45	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	08:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£39	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 14:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Intercity Xpress	16h 55m	19:45	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	12:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£44	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 19:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Intercape	18h 0m	20:15	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	14:15	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 20:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Intercape	18h 45m	14:00	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£63	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 03/02/2026 14:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	17h 35m	14:45	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	08:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 14:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
City to City	16h 5m	14:30	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	06:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£23	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 14:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercity Xpress	18h 10m	12:50	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	07:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 12:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 40m	15:00	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 15:00:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Intercape	18h 45m	14:00	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	£40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 04/02/2026 14:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	18h 10m	12:50	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	07:00	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 12:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Intercity Xpress	16h 55m	19:45	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	12:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£30	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 19:45:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 40m	15:00	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 15:00:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Intercape	24h 35m	09:10	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	09:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 09:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Intercape	18h 45m	14:00	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Basic	£44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 05/02/2026 14:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	17h 35m	14:45	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	08:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 14:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
City to City	16h 5m	14:30	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	06:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£23	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 14:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Intercity Xpress	18h 35m	13:00	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	07:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 13:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 40m	15:00	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	08:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Intercape	24h 35m	09:10	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	09:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 06/02/2026 09:10:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	17h 35m	14:45	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	08:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£23	A Bus from APM goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 14:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Intercity Xpress	18h 35m	13:00	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	07:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 13:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
City to City	16h 5m	14:30	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	06:35	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£31	A Bus from City to City goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 14:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 40m	15:00	Potchefstroom	Coach Station	08:40	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Coach Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 15:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Intercape	18h 45m	14:00	Potchefstroom	Sasol Garage	08:45	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Sasol Garage, Potchefstroom (South Africa) at 08/02/2026 14:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Potchefstroom to Cape Town is £17 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Potchefstroom to Cape Town. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Potchefstroom and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 34 coaches from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa that travel 12 times every day by bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Cape Town starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	16h 5m
Earliest Coach	13:00
Latest Coach	20:15
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	1,155.0 km
Coach Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, APM and City to City

Cheapest coach connections from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Every day, 12 buses from 5 coach companies leave Potchefstroom for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£39

Wednesday 04/02

£17

Thursday 05/02

£23

Friday 06/02

£17

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

£23

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£23

Wednesday 11/02

£32

Thursday 12/02

£23

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from £17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Potchefstroom to Cape Town. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

How to save money travelling from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Potchefstroom to Cape Town in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, 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 Potchefstroom to Cape Town are also emptier.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Potchefstroom - Cape Town

Mari Berner, 12/01/2026

The bus drivers were extremely rude. They also used the bus's toilet, without closing the door, and also not putting the toilet seat up, so the toilet seat was wet. Because the bus only stopped 3 ti ... The bus drivers were extremely rude. They also used the bus's toilet, without closing the door, and also not putting the toilet seat up, so the toilet seat was wet. Because the bus only stopped 3 times for the 18-hour trip from Potchefstroom to Cape Town, we had to use the bus's toilet, that was not clean at all. There was also a very rude passenger who was on the complaint line for hours in the early hours of the morning, complaining about the bus not stopping enough for passenger to climb out, keeping everyone awake. Beaufort-West was the last stop, until we reached Cape Town, I also feel that the bus could have stopped one more time. The experience was not a good one.

Y, 09/02/2025

Bus was late, dirty and NO AIRCON. Heater was on entire time while driving in 35°. Staff is unfriendly and drive like maniacs! Upon waiting for over half an hour ut the busstop to return at 14h00 on ... Bus was late, dirty and NO AIRCON. Heater was on entire time while driving in 35°. Staff is unfriendly and drive like maniacs! Upon waiting for over half an hour ut the busstop to return at 14h00 on 9/2/2025, the bus did not show up and at 14h30 when phoned driver said you missed the bus and should take next bus the following day!! Had to book AND pay for new ticket but this was Greyhound driver's fault!!!

All bus stations and stops in Potchefstroom and Cape Town

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Potchefstroom and Cape Town.

Coach Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 105

Sasol Garage

Walter Sisulu Ln 296

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Potchefstroom to Cape Town? Or which bus companies serve the route Potchefstroom to Cape Town? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Potchefstroom to Cape Town bus

How much does a Potchefstroom - Cape Town coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Potchefstroom - Cape Town bus trip is available from £17 and takes 17h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

The connection Potchefstroom to Cape Town is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £70. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Potchefstroom - Cape Town route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Potchefstroom to Cape Town is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cape Town from Potchefstroom take?

The quickest coach from Potchefstroom to Cape Town is provided by City to City and takes 16h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

The earliest bus to Cape Town departs from Potchefstroom at 13:00. 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 Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

The latest bus to Cape Town departs from Potchefstroom at 20:15. 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 Potchefstroom - Cape Town route?

Passengers looking to travel from Potchefstroom to Cape Town can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Potchefstroom and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Potchefstroom and Cape Town 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, Intercity Xpress and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cape Town from Potchefstroom?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Potchefstroom Cape Town 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 Potchefstroom Cape Town 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 Potchefstroom to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Potchefstroom to Cape Town?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Potchefstroom to Cape Town

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 Potchefstroom and to Cape Town

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