How to travel from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand, South Africa

The distance between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BloubergstrandBloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Capetown (CPT).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,550($150)
Operated by

Safair

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Bus

Take the bus to Bellville.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 770($45)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Bloubergstrand.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,002km (623 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand

There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 600 ($35) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,550 ($150).

The distance between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,550 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 600 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Capetown (CPT). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bellville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Greyhound ZA and Eagle Liner run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and arrive at Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Safair and Airlink fly between Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into Capetown (CPT).

The closest major airport to Bloubergstrand is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Bloubergstrand. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bloemfontein and Bloubergstrand. The distance is around 1,002km (623 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,550 ($150).

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Transport options from Bloemfontein to Bloubergstrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
ZAR 2,550($150)
on demand948km (589 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
ZAR 770($45)
once daily1,009km (627 miles)
Bus to Cape Town12h 40m
ZAR 600($35)
once daily1,020km (634 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
ZAR 2,400($140)
on demand1,002km (623 miles)

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Airports near Bloubergstrand

The following major airports near Bloubergstrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Bloubergstrand
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
363km (225 miles) from Bloubergstrand
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
450km (280 miles) from Bloubergstrand