How to travel from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The distance between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn 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 OudtshoornBloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 6,185($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 550($32)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Oudtshoorn.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance720km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn

There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 550 ($32) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,185 ($360).

The distance between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,185 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 550 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 50m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Oudtshoorn. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 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 Oudtshoorn. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ) then take the bus to Oudtshoorn. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Oudtshoorn is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn. 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 Oudtshoorn. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,185 ($360).

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Transport options from Bloemfontein to Oudtshoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 5m
ZAR 6,185($360)
once daily740km (460 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
ZAR 550($32)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
ZAR 1,730($100)
on demand720km (447 miles)

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Airports near Oudtshoorn

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Oudtshoorn
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oudtshoorn
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Oudtshoorn