Bus Polokwane to Phalaborwa: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Polokwane to Phalaborwa from various bus operators like Intercape or Translux for the next days.

today

$26

tomorrow

$18

Sunday

$20

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 10m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 35m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	3h 55m	2:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/5/2025 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:20:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 35m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	4h 10m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 20m	2:50 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 10m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 35m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	3h 55m	2:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 10m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:35:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Intercape	4h 35m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	3h 55m	2:50 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translux	2h 25m	2:15 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	4:40 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 35m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 2:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translux	2h 25m	2:15 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	4:40 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:20:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 10m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercape goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 2:35:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translux	2h 25m	2:15 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	4:40 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Intercape	4h 25m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Intercape	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Polokwane	City Square	7:10 PM	Phalaborwa	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	4h 10m	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	6:45 PM	Phalaborwa	Engen Impala Gas Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 2:35:00 PM to Engen Impala Gas Station, Phalaborwa (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa is $18 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

Compare all providers like Intercape and Translux that travel 9 times every day by bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa in one click! Book your bus ticket from Polokwane to Phalaborwa starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:20 PM
Latest Bus	2:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	105.7 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Translux

Cheapest bus connections from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Polokwane for Phalaborwa: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$26

Saturday 12/06

$18

Sunday 12/07

$20

Monday 12/08

$18

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$20

Thursday 12/11

$32

Friday 12/12

$46

Saturday 12/13

$30

Sunday 12/14

$25

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$21

Wednesday 12/17

$25

Thursday 12/18

$21

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$25

Sunday 12/21

$21

Monday 12/22

$25

Tuesday 12/23

$21

Wednesday 12/24

$20

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$25

Saturday 12/27

How to save money travelling from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa, 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

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

Intercape from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:20 PM
Last Bus	2:50 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Translux from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

Here you will find the key facts about the Translux bus route Polokwane to Phalaborwa:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:15 PM
Last Bus	2:15 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Polokwane and Phalaborwa

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

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Bus Station

Grobler Street 149

Shell Polokwane Gas Station

Ultra City

Shell Ultra City Gas Station

Bus Station

Combretum Street 3

Engen Impala Gas Station

Gate - Kruger National Park

Service and Comfort on the bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

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

FAQs about the Polokwane to Phalaborwa bus

How much does a Polokwane Phalaborwa bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 4h 25m to reach Phalaborwa. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Phalaborwa.

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

Every day, the Polokwane to Phalaborwa 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa take?

The fastest bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa is offered by Translux and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa?

The earliest bus arriving in Phalaborwa from Polokwane starts at 2:20 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa?

The latest bus trip departing from Polokwane for Phalaborwa starts at 2:50 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 Polokwane Phalaborwa route?

When traveling by bus from Polokwane to Phalaborwa, passengers can travel with Intercape and Translux. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Polokwane and Phalaborwa?

You can check all the direct connections between Polokwane and Phalaborwa 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 and Translux.

What can I take with me on the Polokwane to Phalaborwa 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 Polokwane Phalaborwa 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 Polokwane Phalaborwa 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Polokwane and to Phalaborwa

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