The distance between Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay is around 717km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys Bay → Bloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.
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Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Jeffreys Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 755 ($44) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,475 ($205).
The distance between Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay is around 717km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,475 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 755 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Jeffreys Bay is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay. The distance is around 717km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,475 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ZAR 3,475($205) | once daily | 1,383km (859 miles) |
Fly to George (GRJ), Bus | 5h 5m | ZAR 6,370($370) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
Fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), Bus | 5h 25m | ZAR 8,615($505) | once daily | 1,568km (974 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 50m | ZAR 755($44) | once daily | 768km (477 miles) |
Bus via Port Elizabeth | 10hrs | ZAR 840($49) | once daily | 781km (485 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | ZAR 1,730($100) | on demand | 717km (446 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jeffreys Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.