How to travel from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

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.

6 routes found

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 BayBloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) then take the bus to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,475($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Port Elizabeth and then to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 755($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jeffreys Bay.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance717km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bloemfontein and Jeffreys Bay

Transport options from Bloemfontein to Jeffreys Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
ZAR 3,475($205)
once daily1,383km (859 miles)
Fly to George (GRJ), Bus5h 5m
ZAR 6,370($370)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), Bus5h 25m
ZAR 8,615($505)
once daily1,568km (974 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
ZAR 755($44)
once daily768km (477 miles)
Bus via Port Elizabeth10hrs
ZAR 840($49)
once daily781km (485 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
ZAR 1,730($100)
on demand717km (446 miles)

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Airports near Jeffreys Bay

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

PLZ
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Jeffreys Bay
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
583km (362 miles) from Jeffreys Bay