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Compare all timetables for the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johannesburg to Polokwane from various bus operators like Intercape, City to City or Citiliner for the next days.

today
$21
tomorrow
$21
Sunday
$21
Monday
$21
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$21
Thursday
$21

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Citiliner 5h 40m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:10 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $22
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Intercape 6h 0m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:15 PM Polokwane City Square  Basic $31
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Citiliner 5h 40m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:10 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $36
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42
Intercape 6h 30m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:45 PM Polokwane Mall Of The North  Economy $44

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Citiliner 5h 40m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:10 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Intercape 6h 0m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:15 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $24
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Citiliner 5h 40m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:10 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $24
Intercape 6h 0m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:15 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $27
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Intercape 6h 0m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:15 PM Polokwane City Square  Economy $23
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Citiliner 5h 40m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:10 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $24
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Intercape 6h 0m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:15 PM Polokwane City Square  Economy $23
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Citiliner 5h 40m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:10 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $29
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
City to City 5h 0m 7:20 AM Johannesburg Park Station 12:20 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $21
Intercape 6h 0m 8:15 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:15 PM Polokwane City Square  Economy $23
Translux 4h 35m 9:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 2:05 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $23
Citiliner 5h 20m 8:30 AM Johannesburg Park Station 1:50 PM Polokwane Grobler Street Bus Station  Economy $29
Wezwe Coaches 2h 30m 3:00 PM Johannesburg Park Station 5:30 PM Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station  Economy $42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane is $21 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Johannesburg and Polokwane

See here how frequent the connections between Johannesburg and Polokwane are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Polokwane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 155 buses from Johannesburg to Polokwane, while Night sees the fewest connections between Johannesburg and Polokwane, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Compare all providers like Intercape, City to City and Citiliner that travel 24 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Polokwane starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Latest Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 182.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, City to City, Citiliner, Translux, Wezwe Coaches and Regional Bus Coaches

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Every day, 24 buses from 6 bus companies leave Johannesburg for Polokwane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
Thursday 12/11
Friday 12/12
$21
Saturday 12/13
$21
Sunday 12/14
$22
Monday 12/15
$21
Tuesday 12/16
$21
Wednesday 12/17
$21
Thursday 12/18
$22
Friday 12/19
$21
Saturday 12/20
$22
Sunday 12/21
$22
Monday 12/22
$21
Tuesday 12/23
$21
Wednesday 12/24
$22
Thursday 12/25
$21
Friday 12/26
$21
Saturday 12/27
$22
Sunday 12/28
$21
Monday 12/29
$21
Tuesday 12/30
$21
Wednesday 12/31
$21
Thursday 01/01
$21
Friday 01/02
$21
Saturday 01/03

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 $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Polokwane, with $21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Johannesburg to Polokwane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johannesburg to Polokwane

These are the most booked bus companies between Johannesburg to Polokwane from our users.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Polokwane

Intercape
Mahlatse, 11/16/2025

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johannesburg and Polokwane.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane

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

FAQs about the Johannesburg to Polokwane bus

How much does a Johannesburg Polokwane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 5h 40m to reach Polokwane. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Polokwane.

On average, how many connections are available from Johannesburg to Polokwane each day?

Every day, the Johannesburg to Polokwane bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johannesburg to Polokwane take?

The fastest bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane is offered by Wezwe Coaches and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

The earliest bus arriving in Polokwane from Johannesburg starts at 5:45 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 Johannesburg to Polokwane?

The latest bus trip departing from Johannesburg for Polokwane starts at 3:00 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 Johannesburg Polokwane route?

When traveling by bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane, passengers can travel with Intercape, City to City and Citiliner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Johannesburg to Polokwane 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 Johannesburg Polokwane 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 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 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 Johannesburg to Polokwane on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 24 daily trips between Johannesburg and Polokwane. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Johannesburg to Polokwane?

Prices and availability for 24 trips between Johannesburg and Polokwane change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
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 will find all the details about your bus route!

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