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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, Citiliner or Translux for the next days.

today

$23

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$20

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Translux	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 20m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Citiliner	5h 40m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Citiliner	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Translux	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 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
Intercape	6h 5m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	6h 20m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Citiliner	5h 30m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Citiliner	5h 40m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Translux	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 5m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Citiliner	5h 30m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Citiliner	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Translux	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 5m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Citiliner	5h 40m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Citiliner	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Translux	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Translux goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 5m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Intercape	6h 20m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Citiliner	5h 40m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Citiliner	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	5h 50m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Intercape	6h 20m	8:15 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Citiliner	5h 40m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Citiliner	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Citiliner	5h 30m	8:30 AM	Johannesburg	Park Station	2:00 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane is $17 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Compare all providers like Intercape, Citiliner and Translux that travel 12 times every day by bus from Johannesburg to Polokwane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johannesburg to Polokwane starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	182.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Citiliner and Translux

Cheapest bus connections from Johannesburg to Polokwane

Every day, 12 buses from 3 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 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

$17

Wednesday 07/29

$18

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$19

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

$19

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

$18

Friday 08/14

$18

Saturday 08/15

$18

Sunday 08/16

$19

Monday 08/17

$18

Tuesday 08/18

$18

Wednesday 08/19

$18

Thursday 08/20

$18

Friday 08/21

$18

Saturday 08/22

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.

Intercape from Johannesburg to Polokwane

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

Citiliner from Johannesburg to Polokwane

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

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	8:30 AM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Johannesburg - Polokwane

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.

Park Station

Rissik St 96

Southgate Shopping Centre

Southgate Rd

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg Bus Station

13 Wolmarans St Johannesburg

Newtown Zimbabwe Bus Terminus

Alberltina Sisulu Road 293

Kerk Street

Kerk Street 125-131

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Bus Station

Grobler Street 149

Mall Of The North

Savannah Mall

Shell Polokwane Gas Station

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 $17 and takes 5h 50m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $23. 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 12 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 Translux and takes 4h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. 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 9:30 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 8:30 AM. 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, Citiliner 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 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, Citiliner and Translux.

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

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!