How much is the bus ticket from Colesberg to Pretoria?

The cheapest bus tickets from Colesberg to Pretoria start at R 346. The average price for this route is around R 864. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Colesberg to Pretoria?

The average bus journey time from Colesberg to Pretoria is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 631 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Colesberg to Pretoria route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Greyhound South Africa , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Intercity Xpress , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Colesberg to Pretoria?

The earliest bus departs from Colesberg to Pretoria at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Colesberg to Pretoria?

A bus trip from Colesberg to Pretoria produces an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Colesberg to Pretoria?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Colesberg to Pretoria?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Colesberg to Pretoria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Colesberg to Pretoria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Colesberg to Pretoria from R 295 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Colesberg to Pretoria on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Shell	8h 30m	08:45	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	Cheapest
Bus	00:15	Shell	8h 30m	08:45	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	9h	09:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	9h 55m	11:05	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	No tags
Bus	04:00	COLESBERG	10h 15m	14:15	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	No tags

Next departures from Colesberg to Pretoria on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Shell	8h 30m	08:45	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	Cheapest
Bus	00:15	Shell	8h 30m	08:45	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	10h 35m	10:45	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)	9h	09:30	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	No tags
Bus	04:00	COLESBERG	10h 15m	14:15	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:09 PM SAST.

Get from Colesberg to Pretoria

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 50mAverage duration

631 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Colesberg and Pretoria?

Stops in Colesberg

A
Colesberg - Engen 1 stop (N1)
Engen One Stop N1, Colesberg, Northern Cape, South Africa
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Stops in Pretoria

A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544 615 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have shared that the staff is friendly and helpful, with comfortable seating and a pleasant temperature on board. The booking process is easy, and buses are clean. However, some passengers experienced non-functional charging points at the back seats, issues with seat adjustments, and delays of up to 2 hours and 30 minutes despite receiving advance notifications about these delays.

Intercape Mainliner Colesberg Pretoria recent customer reviews

I was supposed to get my bus at colesberg to pretoria on the 11 of December at 21:05 my bus didn't come until 22:45 .so I was late .

Sipho Isaac B.

16 December 2025

The bus were 2h30 min late however msg were recrived before the time to inform passenger

Maria J.

17 December 2023

The bus back seat charging points didn't function as well as resting gears for the seat i occupied.

Thomas S.

5 December 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 235 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Many users have expressed satisfaction with their experiences on Greyhound, highlighting enjoyable trips. However, some travelers noted extended waiting times in Colesberg due to an accident and were puzzled about having to switch buses despite booking a continuous trip. The delay was communicated effectively by the company.

Greyhound Colesberg Pretoria recent customer reviews

I bought a premium ticket which was high but got a normal single bus which was full and toilet was used for number two

Boitumelo H.

8 June 2025

It was excellent but unfortunately I didn't know the bus route and I thought it was going via N1 and they must inform us when they reach a place where we can go to toilet and clarify that it will wait for how long

Lehana M.

28 August 2024

I enjoyed everything about Greyhound

Goodman S.

28 May 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510 565 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Big Sky

3.5/53 191 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/511 348 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52 849 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Colesberg to Pretoria by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Colesberg to Pretoria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Colesberg to Pretoria start at R 346. The average price for this route is around R 864. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Colesberg to Pretoria?
The average bus journey time from Colesberg to Pretoria is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 631 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Colesberg to Pretoria route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Colesberg to Pretoria?
The earliest bus departs from Colesberg to Pretoria at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Colesberg to Pretoria?
A bus trip from Colesberg to Pretoria produces an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Colesberg to Pretoria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Colesberg to Pretoria?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Colesberg to Pretoria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Colesberg to Pretoria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/12

R 309

16/12

R 309

Today

R 310

18/12

R 295

19/12

R 641

20/12

R 649

21/12

R 342

22/12

R 309

The cheapest trip from Colesberg to Pretoria was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 295

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

You can expect to pay from R 295 to R 1 973 for a bus ticket from Colesberg to Pretoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 295, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa 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.