How far is Potchefstroom from Upington by coach?

The journey from Upington to Potchefstroom by coach covers an approximate distance of 377 miles (608 km).

Is there a way to reach Potchefstroom from Upington without flying?

To travel from Upington to Potchefstroom without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Upington to Potchefstroom from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h	04:00	Total Garage	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Next departures from Upington to Potchefstroom on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	UPINGTON - KGALAGADI PICK N PAY CENTRE, CNR HILL AND LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON	8h 45m	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	18:00	Upington Office (11b Schroder Street) - Upington Office 11b Schroder Street, Upington.	9h	03:00	Total Energies, N12 and Rocher Street, Potchefstroom	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags
Bus	08:00	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	10h 35m	18:35	Total Garage	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 13:57 SAST.

Get from Upington to Potchefstroom

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10hAverage duration

379 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Upington and Potchefstroom?

Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Stops in Potchefstroom

A
Total Garage
Total Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Visit page
B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom

Compare bus companies

Intercity Xpress

3/511,009 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Based on 11009 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at £18

Intercity Xpress Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

I absolutely enjoyed the Intercity Xpress, it was punctual, the drive was so smooth. The bus was clean. Overall I was very happy

Madile F.

27 February 2025

Intercape

3.5/543,971 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

According to user feedback, the staff was professional and friendly during their travels. However, there were concerns about the toilet facilities on board, including an unpleasant odor noticeable in certain areas of the bus and a lack of toilet paper. Additionally, some users reported issues with a clogged wash basin.

Intercape Mainliner Upington Potchefstroom recent customer reviews

Staff were very professional and friendly. The toilet had a bad odour and one can smell it in the back of the couch. No toilet paper available. The wash basin was clogged.

Stella V.

4 January 2025

The bus drivers are very unprofessional, has no way of speaking to it's client's they are very rude and inpatient.

Andrea T.

9 May 2022

I enjoyed it but the toilet smelled

Busiswa P.

26 September 2025

FF Gertse

1.5/5418 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2

WiFi0.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Upington to Potchefstroom

How far is Potchefstroom from Upington by coach?
The journey from Upington to Potchefstroom by coach covers an approximate distance of 377 miles (608 km).
Is there a way to reach Potchefstroom from Upington without flying?
To travel from Upington to Potchefstroom without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

22/11

£17

23/11

£21

Today

£17

25/11

£25

26/11

£25

27/11

£25

28/11

£25

29/11

£29

The cheapest trip from Upington to Potchefstroom was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Upington to Potchefstroom as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £64 for a bus ticket from Upington to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.