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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
from $11
tomorrow
from $11
Tuesday
from $11
Wednesday
from $11
Thursday
from $15
Friday
from $15
Saturday
from $15

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $11
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:45 PM
    Polokwane
    Mall Of The North
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $15
  • Translux
    4h 35m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:05 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    5h 0m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Regional Bus Coaches
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Shell Ultra City Gas Station
    0
    Regional Bus Coaches
    First Class
    $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $11
  • Intercape
    6h 15m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:30 PM
    Polokwane
    Savannah Mall
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $15
  • Translux
    4h 35m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:05 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    5h 0m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Regional Bus Coaches
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Shell Ultra City Gas Station
    0
    Regional Bus Coaches
    First Class
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Citiliner
    5h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Savannah Mall
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $11
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Mall Of The North
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $11
  • Intercape
    6h 0m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:15 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $16
  • Intercape
    6h 15m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:30 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    6h 35m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Johannesburg
    Tshiawelo Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $11
  • Intercape
    6h 30m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:45 PM
    Polokwane
    Mall Of The North
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $15
  • Translux
    4h 35m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:05 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    5h 0m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Regional Bus Coaches
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Shell Ultra City Gas Station
    0
    Regional Bus Coaches
    First Class
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    6h 15m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:30 PM
    Polokwane
    Savannah Mall
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $15
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $15
  • Translux
    4h 35m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:05 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    5h 0m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Regional Bus Coaches
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Shell Ultra City Gas Station
    0
    Regional Bus Coaches
    First Class
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    6h 15m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:30 PM
    Polokwane
    Savannah Mall
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $15
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $15
  • Translux
    4h 35m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:05 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    5h 0m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Regional Bus Coaches
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Shell Ultra City Gas Station
    0
    Regional Bus Coaches
    First Class
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Intercape
    6h 15m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:30 PM
    Polokwane
    Savannah Mall
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    $15
  • Citiliner
    5h 40m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:10 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Citiliner
    Economy
    $15
  • Translux
    4h 35m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    2:05 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    Translux
    Economy
    $16
  • City to City
    5h 0m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Johannesburg
    Park Station
    12:20 PM
    Polokwane
    Grobler Street Bus Station
    0
    City to City
    Economy
    $17
  • Regional Bus Coaches
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Johannesburg
    13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Polokwane
    Shell Ultra City Gas Station
    0
    Regional Bus Coaches
    First Class
    $39

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily buses from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Johannesburg and Polokwane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 187 buses from Johannesburg to Polokwane, while Afternoon 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 28 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Polokwane starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus $11
Fastest Bus 3h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Latest Bus 5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 28 Ø
Distance 182.2 miles
Bus Companies Intercape, City to City, Citiliner, Translux and Regional Bus Coaches

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Every day, 28 buses from 5 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 05/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
$11
Monday 05/12
$11
Tuesday 05/13
$11
Wednesday 05/14
$18
Thursday 05/15
$15
Friday 05/16
$15
Saturday 05/17
$16
Sunday 05/18
$14
Monday 05/19
$15
Tuesday 05/20
$14
Wednesday 05/21
$14
Thursday 05/22
$14
Friday 05/23
$14
Saturday 05/24
$14
Sunday 05/25
$18
Monday 05/26
$14
Tuesday 05/27
$14
Wednesday 05/28
$14
Thursday 05/29
$14
Friday 05/30
$14
Saturday 05/31
$18
Sunday 06/01
$16
Monday 06/02
$16
Tuesday 06/03
$16
Wednesday 06/04
$18
Thursday 06/05
$16
Friday 06/06
$16
Saturday 06/07

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 $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johannesburg to Polokwane, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

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.

City to City from Johannesburg to Polokwane

City to City

Here you will find the key facts about the City to City bus route Johannesburg to Polokwane:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Last Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 5/11/2025

Intercape from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Intercape

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Johannesburg to Polokwane:

Cheapest Price $15
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 8:15 AM
Last Bus 8:15 AM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 5/11/2025

Citiliner from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Citiliner

Here you will find the key facts about the Citiliner bus route Johannesburg to Polokwane:

Cheapest Price $11
Fastest Bus 5h 20m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Last Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 5/11/2025

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 $11 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 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $39. 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 28 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 Regional Bus Coaches and takes 3h 30m. 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 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 5:30 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 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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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