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Grahamstown to Bloemfontein

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Grahamstown, The Republic of South Africa → Bloemfontein, The Republic of South Africa

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Two ways to Travel from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein

Composite routes from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein

Cheapest
7 h 34 min
Car
592 km.
from $32
Other
7 h 34 min
Rideshare
592 km.
from $7.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Safair

Website:
flysafair.co.za/
Plane from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.34–$191.83
Plane from East London to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.73–$217.40

CemAir

Website:
flycemair.co.za/
Plane from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.49–$332.50
Plane from East London to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$383.65
Plane from East London to Kimberley
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.73–$217.40

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$460.38
Plane from East London to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.25–$524.32
Plane from East London to Kimberley
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.73–$537.11

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.69–$42.20
Bus from Queenstown to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.86–$38.37

TransLux Express

Phone:
+27 86 158 9282
Website:
res.prasa.com/translux/booking
Bus from Grahamstown to East
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.79–$19.18

Vilamora Tours

Phone:
087 153 3388
Email:
Website:
vila-mora.co.za/
Bus from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.30–$33.25
Bus from Grahamstown to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.18–$26.86
Bus from Grahamstown to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$28.13

Train operators

Shosholoza Meyl

Phone:
011 013 0231
Email:
Website:
res.prasa.com/shosholozameyl/Booking
Train from Springfontein to Bloemfontein
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.03–$10.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein?

The cheapest way to get from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein is to bus which costs $20.65 - $35.87 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein?

The fastest way to get from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein is to bus and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Grahamstown and Bloemfontein?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grahamstown and arriving at Bloemfontein. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein?

The distance between Grahamstown and Bloemfontein is 581 km. The road distance is 593.3 km.

How do I travel from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein without a car?

The best way to get from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $20.65 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein?

The bus from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein takes 7h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Grahamstown to Bloemfontein bus from?

Grahamstown to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, depart from Grahamstown station.

Where does the Grahamstown to Bloemfontein bus arrive?

Grahamstown to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, arrive at Bloemfontein station.

Can I drive from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein?

Yes, the driving distance between Grahamstown to Bloemfontein is 593 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Grahamstown to Bloemfontein.

Where can I stay near Bloemfontein?

There are 379+ hotels available in Bloemfontein. Prices start at $32.47 per night.
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