Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Mon, Jul 8
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$28
 
 
$48

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Bloemfontein to Cape Town Schedule

Bloemfontein to Cape Town Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Intercape Luxury 00:45 - 13:00ZAR 814
Big Sky Express Luxury 02:10 - 15:45ZAR 715
CemAir Economy 07:55 - 08:15ZAR 2,838
Intercape Mainliner 08:45 - 07:15ZAR 616
Airlink Economy 11:05 - 08:30ZAR 4,991
CemAir Economy 12:30 - 21:15ZAR 5,013
CemAir Economy 15:30 - 10:45ZAR 3,377
CemAir Economy 17:00 - 22:40ZAR 4,256
Intercape Luxury 18:00 - 07:20ZAR 990
Intercape Mainliner 21:50 - 10:50ZAR 825
APM WC Luxury 23:50 - 12:20ZAR 1,716

Transportation from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Facts about the transport from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure12:15 AM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day8
Distance1002 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, Big Sky Express, Eagle Liner, Greyhound Premium, Intercape

How to get from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

When you want to get from Bloemfontein to Cape Town, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 47.33. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 27.35.

How far is Bloemfontein from Cape Town?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bloemfontein to Cape Town. Your trip will be a total of 623 miles (1002 km). The flying distance is 625 miles (1005 km).

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

The travel time from Bloemfontein to Cape Town can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 14 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Bloemfontein to Cape Town varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Eagle Liner: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 27.35 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 47.33.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bloemfontein to Cape Town:

  • Bus tickets - USD 27.35 to USD 47.33;
  • Plane tickets - USD 136.57 to USD 207.81;

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:50. There are 8 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Cape Town. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 136.57.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

Airlink

Buses

Taking a bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Bloemfontein to Cape Town

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bloemfontein to Cape Town? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.