The distance between Bloemfontein and Hermanus is around 1,010km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to Hermanus by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hermanus → Bloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.
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Take the bus to Mossel Bay and then to Caledon.
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Take the bus to Bellville then take a taxi to Hermanus.
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There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Hermanus by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,010 ($59) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,030 ($175).
The distance between Bloemfontein and Hermanus is around 1,010km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 884km (549 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bloemfontein and Hermanus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,030 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,010 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Hermanus. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloemfontein to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mossel Bay and Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bloemfontein to Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bloemfontein and Hermanus. The distance is around 1,010km (627 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,030 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ZAR 3,030($175) | once daily | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Fly to George (GRJ), Bus | 7h 5m | ZAR 6,665($390) | once daily | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 35m | ZAR 1,320($77) | once daily | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Bus via Cape Town | 14h 50m | ZAR 1,010($59) | once daily | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 13h 30m | ZAR 1,150($67) | once daily | 1,095km (681 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | ZAR 2,415($140) | on demand | 1,010km (627 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hermanus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.