Bus Cape Town to Potchefstroom: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

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

today

from $25

tomorrow

from $23

Sunday

from $25

Monday

Tuesday

from $25

Wednesday

from $25

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	18h 10m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Intercity Xpress	16h 45m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:45 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Intercape	18h 25m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:25 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Intercity Xpress	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	18h 5m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:35 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/25/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	16h 35m	11:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	3:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
APM	18h 10m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Intercity Xpress	16h 45m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:45 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 45m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	18h 20m	10:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/26/2025 10:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	18h 10m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Intercity Xpress	16h 45m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:45 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	18h 20m	10:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2025 10:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
City to City	16h 35m	11:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	3:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Intercape	18h 25m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:25 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/27/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	18h 10m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Intercity Xpress	16h 45m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	5:45 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	18h 20m	10:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2025 10:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Intercape	18h 5m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:35 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 45m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/29/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	18h 10m	1:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:10 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	18h 20m	10:15 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	4:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2025 10:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Intercity Xpress	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	10:35 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2025 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Greyhound South Africa	17h 45m	1:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	7:15 AM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Intercape	18h 5m	6:30 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	12:35 PM	Potchefstroom	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 7/30/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Potchefstroom (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Cape Town and Potchefstroom

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cape Town and Potchefstroom.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Potchefstroom, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 8 times every day by bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cape Town to Potchefstroom starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	16h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	717.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky Intercity and City to City

Cheapest bus connections from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Every day, 8 buses from 6 bus companies leave Cape Town for Potchefstroom: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/20

Monday 07/21

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

Thursday 07/24

Friday 07/25

$25

Saturday 07/26

$23

Sunday 07/27

$25

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

$25

Wednesday 07/30

$25

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$22

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

$34

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

$31

Wednesday 08/06

$31

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

$23

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

$31

Monday 08/11

$31

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

$31

Thursday 08/14

$35

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

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

With a price starting from $23, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

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 Cape Town to Potchefstroom 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 Cape Town to Potchefstroom, 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 buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

These are the most booked bus companies between Cape Town to Potchefstroom from our users.

Intercity Xpress from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Cape Town to Potchefstroom:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	16h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/18/2025

Greyhound South Africa from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound South Africa bus route Cape Town to Potchefstroom:

Cheapest Price	$35
Fastest Bus	17h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/18/2025

City to City from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Cape Town to Potchefstroom:

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	16h 35m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:00 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Potchefstroom

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cape Town and Potchefstroom.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Bakoven

Boundary Bus Stop

Bus Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 105

Sasol Garage

Walter Sisulu Ln 296

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

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

FAQs about the Cape Town to Potchefstroom bus

How much does a Cape Town Potchefstroom bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 16h 35m to reach Potchefstroom. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $163. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Potchefstroom.

On average, how many connections are available from Cape Town to Potchefstroom each day?

Every day, the Cape Town to Potchefstroom bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 16h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Potchefstroom from Cape Town starts at 1:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Cape Town for Potchefstroom starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cape Town Potchefstroom route?

When traveling by bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, passengers can travel with Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Potchefstroom?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Potchefstroom 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 APM.

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

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 Cape Town Potchefstroom bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Potchefstroom 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 traveling 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 Cape Town to Potchefstroom on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Potchefstroom

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