Bus Polokwane to Johannesburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg

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

today

$19

tomorrow

$19

Saturday

$19

Sunday

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$16

Wednesday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	6h 50m	10:55 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 10:55:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Intercape	6h 35m	11:10 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 11:10:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
City to City	4h 35m	11:00 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:35 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 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	7h 5m	10:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 10:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	10:55 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 10:55:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Citiliner	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Citiliner	5h 30m	9:20 AM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 9:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Translux	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/11/2026 10:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	10:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 10:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	10:55 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 10:55:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Translux	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 10:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Citiliner	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Citiliner	5h 30m	9:20 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/12/2026 9:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	10:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	10:55 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 10:55:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Translux	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 10:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Citiliner	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Citiliner	5h 30m	9:20 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/14/2026 9:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	10:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 10:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Intercape	6h 50m	10:55 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 10:55:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
City to City	4h 45m	10:45 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:30 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 10:45:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
City to City	4h 20m	10:50 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 10:50:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Citiliner	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/15/2026 9:00:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/15/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 5m	10:40 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	5:45 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Intercape goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/16/2026 10:40:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Translux	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Translux goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/16/2026 10:30:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
City to City	4h 20m	10:50 AM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	3:10 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from City to City goes from Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/16/2026 10:50:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Citiliner	5h 50m	9:00 AM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	2:50 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/16/2026 9:00:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
MULAUDZI	4h 40m	9:20 AM	Polokwane	Ultra City	2:00 PM	Johannesburg	Park Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from MULAUDZI goes from Ultra City, Polokwane (South Africa) at 9/16/2026 9:20:00 AM to Park Station, Johannesburg (South Africa) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/8/2026 costs just $16, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Citiliner and City to City that travel 14 times every day by bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Polokwane to Johannesburg starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	10:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 AM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	182.2 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Citiliner, City to City, Translux and MULAUDZI

Cheapest bus connections from Polokwane to Johannesburg

Every day, 14 buses from 5 bus companies leave Polokwane for Johannesburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$18

Friday 09/11

$19

Saturday 09/12

$16

Sunday 09/13

$19

Monday 09/14

$19

Tuesday 09/15

$16

Wednesday 09/16

$16

Thursday 09/17

$19

Friday 09/18

$19

Saturday 09/19

$19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$19

Tuesday 09/22

$19

Wednesday 09/23

$20

Thursday 09/24

$21

Friday 09/25

$21

Saturday 09/26

$23

Sunday 09/27

$26

Monday 09/28

$19

Tuesday 09/29

$19

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

How to save money travelling from Polokwane to Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Polokwane to Johannesburg

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

Intercape from Polokwane to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Bus	10:55 AM
Last Bus	11:10 AM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

Citiliner from Polokwane to Johannesburg

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 15m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	9:35 AM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Polokwane - Johannesburg

Thando, 7/23/2025

Intercape bus is nonsense I will never recommend it to anyone even if it's for free, I don't see myself traveling with their bus in life.....I bought 2 tickets from Polokwane >>jhb, jhb>>> Durban..the ... Intercape bus is nonsense I will never recommend it to anyone even if it's for free, I don't see myself traveling with their bus in life.....I bought 2 tickets from Polokwane >>jhb, jhb>>> Durban..the bus was supposed to depart at 11:40 from polokwane they started to send us sms saying the bis is 2hrs delayed, after that 2 hours they sent another one saying is 4 hours delayed their last message was at 14;00 saying the bus is 7hours minutes delayed just imagine customers standing in the garage stranded waiting from the transport worse no one is informing us we had to use our airtime to call and they'll taking us from pillar to post lying to us saying the but is minutes away from us coming to fetch us...I missed the bus from Jhb to Durban I had to sleep in jhb so I can fetch the first bus in the morning. Their service is very very poor n their agents with stinky attitude....

All bus stations and stops in Polokwane and Johannesburg

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

City Square

Thabo Mbeki Street 15

Grobler Street Bus Station

Grobler Street 149

Mall Of The North

Savannah Mall

Shell Polokwane Gas Station

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg

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

FAQs about the Polokwane to Johannesburg bus

How much does a Polokwane Johannesburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 5m to reach Johannesburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $26. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Johannesburg.

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

Every day, the Polokwane to Johannesburg bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg is offered by City to City and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Johannesburg from Polokwane starts at 10:55 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 Polokwane to Johannesburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Polokwane for Johannesburg starts at 11:10 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 Polokwane Johannesburg route?

When traveling by bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Citiliner and City to City. 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 Johannesburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Polokwane and Johannesburg 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 City to City.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Polokwane and to Johannesburg

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