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How to get fromSydney to Potchefstroomby plane, taxi, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Potchefstroom by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeSYD - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Potchefstroomtaxi
    18h 42m
    R 10,005–20,849

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeOAG - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Potchefstroomtaxi
    21h 44m
    R 13,844–35,386

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)planeSYD - BFN
    2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Potchefstroombus
    24h 45m
    R 10,805–39,039

  4. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)planeCBR - JNB
    3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Potchefstroomtaxi
    25h 18m
    R 13,132–31,754

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,776Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Potchefstroom, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Potchefstroom. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Potchefstroom. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange Airport (OAG) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Potchefstroom.

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