What is the distance between Potchefstroom and Durban?

The distance separating Potchefstroom and Durban is 323 miles (521 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Potchefstroom to Durban?

If you're headed to Durban from Potchefstroom, chances are that your bus will leave from Total Garage and arrive at Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o. R Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Once in Durban, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Wilson’s Wharf, Umgeni River Bird Park, BAT Centre, Durban Botanic Gardens and Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding.

Bus Potchefstroom to Durban from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Durban on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Durban on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Durban on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Durban on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Durban on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 20m	6:10am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Total Garage	19h 40m	6:30am	Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:50 PM SAST.

Get from Potchefstroom to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 20mAverage Duration

323 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercape

3.5/543,851 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting comfortable seats and friendly drivers who are helpful. The bus was noted for being on time during departures and arrivals. However, some users mentioned issues such as non-functional charging ports, an unpleasant smell in the toilet, and a malfunctioning air conditioning system that made it hot inside.

Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom Durban recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy anything, the bus arrived late and was also very late for drop off, the driver was driving horrible I was scared for my life .

Amahle M.

March 29, 2025

The trip was fine just that the Aircon was not working.it was very hot.The drivers are very kind and helpful.

Jabulisile G.

December 22, 2024

Very satisfied. I enjoy the music and the friendly drivers and the way they drive

Sylvia L.

November 12, 2023

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Durban?

Stops in Potchefstroom

A - Total Garage

B - Potchefstroom

C - Total garage

Stops in Durban

A - Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)

B - Durban Station

C - Durban King Shaka Airport

D - Jacobs

E - Airport (DBN)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Potchefstroom to Durban by bus

What is the distance between Potchefstroom and Durban?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Potchefstroom to Durban?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durban?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$46

11/17

$46

Today

$48

11/19

$45

11/20

$51

11/21

$45

11/22

$51

11/23

$56

The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Durban was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $62 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-19.