How to travel from Bloemfontein to George, South Africa

The distance between Bloemfontein and George is around 681km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to George by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,875($345)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to George.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 600($35)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to George.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance777km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and George

There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to George by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 600 ($35) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,875 ($345).

The distance between Bloemfontein and George is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (401 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Bloemfontein and George by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to George is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,875 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and George, 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 George. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and George. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bloemfontein and George with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 50m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and George. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

CemAir and Airlink fly between Bloemfontein and George. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into George (GRJ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

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

The closest major airport to George is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from George. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) 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 George. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to George is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,875 ($345).

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Transport options from Bloemfontein to George
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 5m
ZAR 5,875($345)
on demand681km (423 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
ZAR 600($35)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
ZAR 1,865($110)
on demand777km (483 miles)

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Airports near George

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from George
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from George
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
356km (221 miles) from George