How much is the bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Midrand?

The cheapest bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Midrand start from $18. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Potchefstroom to Midrand?

The average bus trip duration from Potchefstroom to Midrand is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Potchefstroom to Midrand route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Potchefstroom to Midrand?

The earliest bus departs from Potchefstroom to Midrand at 3:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Potchefstroom to Midrand?

A bus trip from Potchefstroom to Midrand generates an estimated 3.221775 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Potchefstroom to Midrand?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45779 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Potchefstroom to Midrand?

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 has the most timely service from Potchefstroom to Midrand?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Potchefstroom to Midrand?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Potchefstroom to Midrand from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Potchefstroom to Midrand on April 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Total Garage	2h 30m	8:30am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Total Garage	2h 10m	6:15am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Total Garage	3h 45m	7:00am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Total Garage	2h 10m	6:15am	Engen Big Bird One Stop (N1)	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Total Garage	2h 20m	9:40am	BigBird Petroport, N1 North/South	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:37 AM SAST.

Get from Potchefstroom to Midrand

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

80 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Potchefstroom and Midrand?

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

Stops in Midrand

A
Engen Big Bird N1
N1 Bridge, New Rd, Midridge Park, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Visit page
B
Midrand - Shell Ultra
Engine Big Bird N1 South, Midrand, 2093, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,779 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have expressed appreciation for the overall good service and smooth riding experience provided by the bus company. However, several reviews mention that there were delays in departure, ranging from one to almost two hours. Despite these setbacks, passengers remain positive about their journeys and commend the efforts of the drivers.

Intercape Mainliner Potchefstroom Midrand recent customer reviews

Good service. I would like to thank and show much appreciation to the bus drivers for stopping cause the bus left me at my pick up point

Kholeka M.

July 12, 2025

I wasn't happy as the ticket says that the bus will arrive at 13:05 which was lies the bus was delayed and I reached my destination very late and which was bad cause i had a family emergency

Faraaz M.

May 12, 2025

The bus was an hour late. Had to be in Midrand at 4 and only got there at 5. The bus ticket said it would be there at 3pm. Additionally the seat was broken so I was lying down all the way from Potchefstroom to Midrand.

Kayla Anastasia S.

June 15, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Big Sky

3.5/53,439 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9432 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Greyhound Potchefstroom Midrand recent customer reviews

The bus was late, there was no notification that it would be late and when it came it passed through my pickup point without even stopping

Macleans C.

May 30, 2025

It’s comfortable however it arrived slightly late

Asanda M.

November 3, 2025

The bus driver left me but fine.

Gertrude C.

July 24, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Potchefstroom to Midrand 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 Potchefstroom to Midrand?
The cheapest bus tickets from Potchefstroom to Midrand start from $18. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Potchefstroom to Midrand?
The average bus trip duration from Potchefstroom to Midrand is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Potchefstroom to Midrand route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Potchefstroom to Midrand?
The earliest bus departs from Potchefstroom to Midrand at 3:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Potchefstroom to Midrand?
A bus trip from Potchefstroom to Midrand generates an estimated 3.221775 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Potchefstroom to Midrand?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Potchefstroom to Midrand?
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 has the most timely service from Potchefstroom to Midrand?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Potchefstroom to Midrand?
According to Busbud traveler 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

04/03

$16

04/04

$22

Today

$16

04/06

$22

04/07

$20

04/08

$21

04/09

$19

04/10

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The cheapest trip from Potchefstroom to Midrand was searched and found on Apr 3, 2026 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $88 for a bus ticket from Potchefstroom to Midrand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2026-04-09.

Usually 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.