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MabopaneRustenburg

Mabopane to Rustenburg by bus

Rustenburg lies 84 km (52 mi) west of Mabopane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 103 km (64 mi) of road.

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MabopaneRustenburg
CountrySouth AfricaSouth Africa
Population110,972373,695
Elevation1,209 m (3,967 ft)1,171 m (3,842 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg)UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Postal codes0190–02190202–0390

Where to book buses from Mabopane to Rustenburg

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Common questions

How far is Rustenburg from Mabopane?

84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, west of Mabopane; by road roughly 103 km (64 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mabopane to Rustenburg by bus?

About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mabopane and Rustenburg?

No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.