What is the cheapest way to get from Piet Retief to Soweto?

The cheapest way to get from Piet Retief to Soweto is to bus which costs R 500 - R 650 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Piet Retief to Soweto?

The fastest way to get from Piet Retief to Soweto is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs R 750 - R 1 200.

Is there a direct bus between Piet Retief and Soweto?

No, there is no direct bus from Piet Retief to Soweto. However, there are services departing from Piet Retief and arriving at Lakeview via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Piet Retief to Soweto?

The distance between Piet Retief and Soweto is 383 km. The road distance is 335.6 km.

How do I travel from Piet Retief to Soweto without a car?

The best way to get from Piet Retief to Soweto without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs R 500 - R 650.

How long does it take to get from Piet Retief to Soweto?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Piet Retief to Soweto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piet Retief to Soweto bus from?

Piet Retief to Soweto bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Piet Retief station.

Where does the Piet Retief to Soweto bus arrive?

Piet Retief to Soweto bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Piet Retief to Soweto?

Yes, the driving distance between Piet Retief to Soweto is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Piet Retief to Soweto.

Where can I stay near Soweto?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Soweto.

Piet Retief to Soweto - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Piet Retief to Soweto by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Piet Retief to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Park Station to LakeviewLakeview Station
6h 10m
R 516–638
Drive 335.6 km
1. Drive from Piet Retief to Soweto335.6 km
4h 24m
R 793–1,146
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Piet Retief to Soweto335.6 km
4h 24m
R 2,300–2,800
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Piet Retief to Richards Bay
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)RCB - JNB
3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Soweto
7h 28m
R 1,961–4,237

Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

R 1,274Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Piet Retief to Soweto.

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Distance: 383.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Piet Retief, South Africa and Soweto, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Piet Retief to Lakeview via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 6h 10m.

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