What is the travel distance from Harare to Polokwane?

Harare and Polokwane are 429 miles (692 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Harare to Polokwane?

The majority of buses traveling from Harare to Polokwane start their journey at Harare and wind up at Polokwane - Mall Of The North. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Harare to Polokwane from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Harare to Polokwane on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	15h 30m	1:30am	Shell Ultra City, Off The N1, Polokwane	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	16h 30m	2:30am	Shell Ultra City, Off The N1, Polokwane	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	16h 30m	2:30am	Shell Ultra City, Off The N1, Polokwane	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	16h 30m	2:30am	Shell Ultra City, Off The N1, Polokwane	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Fifth St & Robert Mugabe Rd	15h 30m	1:30am	Shell Ultra City, Off The N1, Polokwane	No tags

Get from Harare to Polokwane

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17h 50mAverage Duration

436 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Harare and Polokwane?

Stops in Harare

A
Harare
Sixth St, Cresta Oasis Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe
B
Reg Harris Motors
176 A2, Harare, Harris Motors

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

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Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Harare to Polokwane by bus

What is the travel distance from Harare to Polokwane?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Harare to Polokwane?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$52

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$52

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The cheapest trip from Harare to Polokwane was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $89 for a bus ticket from Harare to Polokwane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Webber Coaches 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.