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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 $25
Wednesday
Thursday
from $23
Friday
from $30
Saturday
from $23
Sunday
from $25

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:45 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $25
  • APM
    18h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:10 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $28
  • City to City
    16h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $33
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 20m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $38
  • Intercape
    18h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:25 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:45 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $25
  • APM
    18h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:10 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $28
  • City to City
    16h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $31
  • Intercape
    18h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:25 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 45m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:15 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $52

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    16h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $23
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:45 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $25
  • APM
    18h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:10 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $27
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 20m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $37
  • Intercape
    18h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:25 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:45 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $30
  • APM
    17h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    6:10 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $36
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 45m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:15 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $42
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 20m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $43
  • Intercape
    18h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:25 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $55

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City to City
    16h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    3:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $23
  • APM
    18h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:10 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $27
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:45 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $29
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 20m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $35
  • Intercape
    18h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:25 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercity Xpress
    16h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    5:45 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercity Xpress
    Economy
    $25
  • APM
    18h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:10 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    APM
    Economy
    $27
  • Big Sky Intercity
    18h 20m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    4:35 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Big Sky Intercity
    Economy
    $32
  • Intercape
    18h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:25 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $36
  • Greyhound South Africa
    17h 45m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    7:15 AM
    Potchefstroom
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound South Africa
    Economy
    $52

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Cape Town and Potchefstroom.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 buses from Cape Town to Potchefstroom, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Potchefstroom, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Compare all providers like Intercape, Intercity Xpress and APM that travel 9 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 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 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, 9 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 07/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
$25
Tuesday 07/15
$25
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
$23
Friday 07/18
$30
Saturday 07/19
$23
Sunday 07/20
$25
Monday 07/21
$22
Tuesday 07/22
$25
Wednesday 07/23
$22
Thursday 07/24
$30
Friday 07/25
Saturday 07/26
$30
Sunday 07/27
$25
Monday 07/28
Tuesday 07/29
$25
Wednesday 07/30
$31
Thursday 07/31
Friday 08/01
$30
Saturday 08/02
Sunday 08/03
$32
Monday 08/04
Tuesday 08/05
$30
Wednesday 08/06
$30
Thursday 08/07
Friday 08/08
$23
Saturday 08/09

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, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cape Town to Potchefstroom. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
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 $25.

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.

City to City from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

City to City

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 7/10/2025

Intercape from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Intercape

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

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 18h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 7/11/2025

Intercity Xpress from Cape Town to Potchefstroom

Intercity Xpress

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

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 16h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 7/11/2025

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.

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 $168. 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 9 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 City to City and takes 16h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. 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 10:15 AM. 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 7:00 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
Economy

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

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