Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Cape Town to Bloemfontein

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Cape Town to Bloemfontein Schedule

Cape Town to Bloemfontein Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlySafair Economy 05:50 - 09:40ZAR 3,768
Airlink Economy #4Z60006:00 - 07:35ZAR 2,600
FlySafair Economy 08:50 - 15:30ZAR 3,920
Airlink Economy #4Z60410:35 - 12:10ZAR 3,976
FlySafair Economy #FA84212:50 - 14:25ZAR 2,024
South African Airways Economy 15:50 - 16:30ZAR 3,097
Intercape Luxury 17:30 - 07:00ZAR 649
Intercape Mainliner 19:00 - 18:15ZAR 704
FlySafair Economy 20:00 - 15:30ZAR 3,150

Transportation from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Facts about the transport from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day8
Distance1009 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Big Sky Express, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Hahn Air Systems, Intercape

How to get from Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Travelling between Cape Town and Bloemfontein is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 47.90 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.68.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Cape Town and Bloemfontein depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cape Town and Bloemfontein. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h 35m to reach Bloemfontein.

How much does it cost to get from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

Travelling between Cape Town and Bloemfontein can be as cheap as USD 30.68 if you opt for a Eagle Liner bus and as expensive as USD 47.90 if you buy a Intercape Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cape Town and Bloemfontein ?

  • 8 from Cape Town to Bloemfontein starting from 10:15 Cape Town until 19:00 Cape Town

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cape Town to Bloemfontein.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 110.68.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cape Town and Bloemfontein

Airlink, Hahn Air Systems

Bus

Travelling from Cape Town to Bloemfontein overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cape Town and Bloemfontein

APM WC, Big Sky Express, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape

What is the most popular transport to get from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus