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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | Total Garage | No tags | |||||
| Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Total Garage | No tags | |||||
| Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | Total Garage | No tags | |||||
| Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station) | Total Garage | No tags | |||||
| Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park) | Total Garage | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Potchefstroom. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$27 - US$47 | Average Duration16h 30m | 18kg CO₂e | ||
Shuttle | Average PriceUS$39 - US$63 | Average Duration13h 55m | 22kg CO₂e |
Bus East London to Potchefstroom: Trip Overview
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Customers reported waiting over an hour at Kingsway for the bus, which is a common issue mentioned in multiple reviews. On a positive note, customers appreciate the comfort and good staff service provided by the company.
Intercape Mainliner East London Potchefstroom recent customer reviews
We waited more than 1hour at Kingsway waiting for a bus to take us to our destination
Tshepo K.
Enjoyable. Driver kept us up to date with what was going on
Hazel M.
Very comfortable and good staff
Musa N.
East London to Potchefstroom Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip East London - Potchefstroom
What is the distance between East London and Potchefstroom?
It's about 706 km (438 miles) from East London to Potchefstroom.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from East London to Potchefstroom?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), in East London, and end it at Total Garage, in Potchefstroom.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from East London to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Oct 31, 2025 with a price of US$21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Potchefstroom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$30 for a bus ticket from East London to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-11-03.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from East London to Potchefstroom but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from East London to Potchefstroom, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from East London to Potchefstroom.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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