There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Empangeni by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Richards Bay
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Richards Bay (RCB)PTG - RCB
6h 40mR 2,342–7,797Bus via Midrand
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Take the bus from Midrand to Empangeni
18h 5mR 728–1,610Bus
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Take the bus from Pretoria to Empangeni
17h 18mR 769–1,264Drive 740.5 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Empangeni740.5 km
10h 37mR 1,724–2,490Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)PTG - DUR
- Take the bus from Ballito to Empangeni
8h 3mR 3,042–4,727
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Empangeni is to bus via Midrand which costs R 700 - R 1 700 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Empangeni is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs R 2 300 - R 8 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Empangeni via Pretoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
The distance between Polokwane and Empangeni is 633 km. The road distance is 740.5 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 17h 18m and costs R 750 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Polokwane to Empangeni, including transfers.
Polokwane to Empangeni bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Empangeni is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs R 2 300 - R 8 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 750 - R 1 300 and takes 17h 18m.
Polokwane to Empangeni bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Pretoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Empangeni is 740 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Polokwane to Empangeni.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Richards Bay (RCB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Empangeni via Pretoria in around 17h 18m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–7,500
Flights from Gateway International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,400–3,900
Flights from Gateway International Airport to King Shaka International Airport via Johannesburg, Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,400–3,900
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Pretoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 260–370
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Empangeni
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–900
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Ballito to Empangeni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Empangeni
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–900
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- info@intercape.co.za
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 220–750
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
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