How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Polokwane?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Polokwane start from $99. The average price for this route is around $99. 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 Cape Town to Polokwane?

The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Polokwane is 21h 30m, covering a distance of 951 miles (1534 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 30m and is operated by Nabil Transport .

Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Polokwane route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Polokwane?

The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Polokwane at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Polokwane?

A bus trip from Cape Town to Polokwane generates an estimated 38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound + Citiliner Plus	Bus	11:00am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	1d 2h	1:50pm	17 Thabo Mbeki St	Cheapest
Greyhound + Citiliner Plus	Bus	11:45am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	1d 2h	1:50pm	17 Thabo Mbeki St	Fastest

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Cheapest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	10:15am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	1d 4h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Cheapest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Fastest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Cheapest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Fastest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Cheapest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Fastest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Cheapest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Fastest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Polokwane on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Cheapest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	Fastest
Intercape Sleepliner + Intercape Mainliner	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	1d 3h	2:15pm	Polokwane - City Square, Thabo Mbeki Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:06 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Polokwane

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

951 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Polokwane?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Visit page
B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Visit page
C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Visit page
D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Polokwane

A
Polokwane - Mall Of The North
Cnr R81 & N1 Bypass, Polokwane, South Africa
Visit page
B
City Square
Opposite City Square, on Thabo Mbeki Street, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Nabil Transport

3.5/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.3

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Nabil Transport ticket prices on this trip start at $99

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Polokwane 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 Cape Town to Polokwane?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Polokwane start from $99. The average price for this route is around $99. 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 Cape Town to Polokwane?
The average bus trip duration from Cape Town to Polokwane is 21h 30m, covering a distance of 951 miles (1534 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 30m and is operated by Nabil Transport.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Polokwane route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Polokwane?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Polokwane at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Polokwane?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Polokwane generates an estimated 38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.