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Get from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom
The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in King William’s Town and Potchefstroom?
Stops in King William’s Town
- ARailway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
- B
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
Stops in Potchefstroom
- ATotal Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
- B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa - C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
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Users appreciate the punctuality of the service, noting that the bus often arrives on time or even a bit earlier. However, there are some comments about comfort levels not matching those of mainliner services. Overall, travelers seem to value the reliability of the schedule.
Intercape Budgetliner King William’s Town Potchefstroom recent customer reviews
Enjoyed the reasonable times it arrives at my destination but not as comfortable as mainliner
Pearl P.
Arrived a few minutes earlier than the time set (a green flag). Arrived at the set time.
Zenande K.
Did not feel safe as random people walked in the bus to "harrass" and beg people for money and also sell them stuff.. Totally unsafe especially in the evenings
Lucy T.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom start from $46. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom?
The average bus travel time from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 688 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 50m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the King William’s Town to Potchefstroom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom at 4:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Feb 6, 2026 with a price of $39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $74 for a bus ticket from King William’s Town to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2026-02-06.
