There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Howick by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane PTG - PZB
6h 40mR 2,902–8,867Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Burger Stbus
12h 10mR 732–1,251Drive 763.5 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Howickcar 763.5 km
8h 18mR 2,045–2,954Bus via Johannesburg
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburgbus
12h 35mR 752–1,101Bus via Midrand
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Midrandbus
- Take the bus from Midrand to Pietermaritzburgbus
16hR 740–1,270
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Howick is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 750 - R 1 100 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Howick is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs R 2 900 - R 9 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Howick. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Burger St via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Polokwane and Howick is 686 km. The road distance is 763.5 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Howick without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs R 700 - R 1 300.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Polokwane to Howick, including transfers.
Polokwane to Howick bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Howick is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs R 2 900 - R 9 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 700 - R 1 300 and takes 12h 10m.
Polokwane to Howick bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Howick is 763 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Polokwane to Howick.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Howick, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Howick via Johannesburg and Burger St in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–8,500
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 310–600
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 400–420
Bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 290–500
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 400–420
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–550
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Midrand to Pietermaritzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 300–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Polokwane to Midrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 250–380
- Website
- Intercape
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