Phalaborwa to Polokwane by bus
Polokwane lies 170 km (106 mi) west of Phalaborwa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 207 km (129 mi) of road.
| Phalaborwa | Polokwane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 109,468 | 272,461 |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) | 1,315 m (4,314 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
Where to book buses from Phalaborwa to Polokwane
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Polokwane
Live rooms and prices for Polokwane are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Polokwane
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Polokwane from Phalaborwa?
170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, west of Phalaborwa; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phalaborwa to Polokwane by bus?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phalaborwa and Polokwane?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.