Bus Pretoria to Polokwane: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pretoria to Polokwane

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

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$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	4h 50m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 5m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Citiliner	4h 20m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Citiliner	4h 30m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:00 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	4h 50m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Intercape	5h 5m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Citiliner	4h 20m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Citiliner	4h 40m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

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

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	5h 5m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 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 5h 5m
Intercape	5h 0m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:30 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Citiliner	4h 30m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:00 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Citiliner	4h 20m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$21	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square		Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 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 4h 35m
	Intercape	5h 5m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North		Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	4h 35m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:05 PM	Polokwane	City Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to City Square, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Intercape	5h 5m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:35 PM	Polokwane	Mall Of The North	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mall Of The North, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Intercape	4h 50m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:20 PM	Polokwane	Savannah Mall	Economy	$18	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Savannah Mall, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Citiliner	4h 20m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	1:50 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Citiliner	4h 40m	9:30 AM	Pretoria	Bosman Bus Station	2:10 PM	Polokwane	Grobler Street Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citiliner goes from Bosman Bus Station, Pretoria (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Grobler Street Bus Station, Polokwane (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $18, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Pretoria to Polokwane

Compare all providers like Intercape and Citiliner that travel 11 times every day by bus from Pretoria to Polokwane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pretoria to Polokwane starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	150.5 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape and Citiliner

Cheapest bus connections from Pretoria to Polokwane

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Pretoria for Polokwane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$20

Sunday 07/26

$18

Monday 07/27

$18

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$21

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$20

Friday 08/07

$20

Saturday 08/08

$20

Sunday 08/09

$20

Monday 08/10

$21

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Polokwane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pretoria to Polokwane

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

Intercape from Pretoria to Polokwane

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	7/12/2026

Citiliner from Pretoria to Polokwane

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	7/12/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Pretoria - Polokwane

Mashatola Joyce, 3/31/2026

I am really disappointed with your service.This was the first and last time travelling with your bus .You don't respect us and you don’t even take us serious . First the bus come late ,no communicat ... I am really disappointed with your service.This was the first and last time travelling with your bus .You don't respect us and you don’t even take us serious . First the bus come late ,no communication and the bus had problems and we had to wait for another bus which too long to come and was also not in good conditions and the toilet was not even working .please services your buses and improve your communication

All bus stations and stops in Pretoria and Polokwane

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

Bosman Bus Station

Scheiding St / Bosman St

Bosman Station Coach Terminus

City Lodge Lynnwood Hotel

Denneboom

East

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 Pretoria to Polokwane

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

FAQs about the Pretoria to Polokwane bus

How much does a Pretoria Polokwane 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 35m to reach Polokwane. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $24. 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 Pretoria to Polokwane each day?

Every day, the Pretoria to Polokwane bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Pretoria to Polokwane is offered by Citiliner and takes 4h 20m. 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 Pretoria to Polokwane?

The earliest bus arriving in Polokwane from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Polokwane?

The latest bus trip departing from Pretoria for Polokwane starts at 9:30 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 Pretoria Polokwane route?

When traveling by bus from Pretoria to Polokwane, passengers can travel with Intercape 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 Pretoria and Polokwane?

You can check all the direct connections between Pretoria 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 and Citiliner.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Pretoria and to Polokwane

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