There are 5 ways to get from Ellisras to Potchefstroom by car, bus, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus
best- Drive from Ellisras to Martin's Drift Border Post
- Take the bus from Martin's Drift Border Post to Newtown Bus Terminus
- Take the bus from Park Station to Parys Ave
9h 6mR 742–1,240Drive 408.2 km
- Drive from Ellisras to Potchefstroom408.2 km
6h 30mR 965–1,394Taxi to Gateway International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the taxi from Ellisras to Gateway International Airport (PTG)
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)PTG - JNB
- Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Potchefstroom
6h 17mR 5,112–7,350Drive, bus via Potchefstroom
- Drive from Ellisras to Martin's Drift Border Post
- Take the bus from Martin's Drift Border Post to Newtown Bus Terminus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom
9h 26mR 1,137–1,430Drive to Gaborone, fly, taxi
- Drive from Ellisras to Gaborone (GBE)
- Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)GBE - JNB
- Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Potchefstroom
6h 34mR 3,366–5,007
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ellisras to Potchefstroom is to drive and bus which costs R 700 - R 1 300 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ellisras to Potchefstroom is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs R 5 000 - R 7 500.
The distance between Ellisras and Potchefstroom is 657 km. The road distance is 408.2 km.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Ellisras to Potchefstroom, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellisras to Potchefstroom is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ellisras to Potchefstroom.
There are 121+ hotels available in Potchefstroom.
What companies run services between Ellisras, South Africa and Potchefstroom, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Ellisras to Potchefstroom. However, you can drive to Martin's Drift Border Post, take the bus to Newtown Bus Terminus, walk to Westgate, take the bus to Park Station, then take the bus to Parys Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Ellisras to Potchefstroom in around 6h 30m.
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- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,400–2,900
Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–4,100
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,100
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +267 2416471
- khandasexpress@yahoo.com
Bus from Martin's Drift Border Post to Newtown Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 440–490
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/khandaexpress
- Phone
- +27 87 150 1895
- customercare@eagleliner.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Parys Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 65–410
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 65–410
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–2,900
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
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