How to travel from Bloemfontein to Hermanus, South Africa

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.

6 routes found

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 HermanusBloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,030($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mossel Bay and then to Caledon.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,320($77)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Bellville then take a taxi to Hermanus.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,150($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hermanus.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,010km (627 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and Hermanus

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Bloemfontein to Hermanus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
ZAR 3,030($175)
once daily1,108km (689 miles)
Fly to George (GRJ), Bus7h 5m
ZAR 6,665($390)
once daily1,075km (668 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 35m
ZAR 1,320($77)
once daily1,179km (732 miles)
Bus via Cape Town14h 50m
ZAR 1,010($59)
once daily1,179km (733 miles)
Bus and Taxi
13h 30m
ZAR 1,150($67)
once daily1,095km (681 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
ZAR 2,415($140)
on demand1,010km (627 miles)

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Airports near Hermanus

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

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hermanus
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Hermanus
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
378km (235 miles) from Hermanus