The distance between Bloemfontein and Southbroom is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to Southbroom 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 Southbroom → Bloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Margate (MGH).
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Take the bus to Pietermaritzburg then Durban and then to Ramsgate Retirment Village.
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There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Southbroom by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 855 ($50) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 7,760 ($455).
The distance between Bloemfontein and Southbroom is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bloemfontein and Southbroom by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Southbroom is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ZAR 7,760 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Southbroom, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 855 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Southbroom. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Southbroom. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloemfontein to Southbroom. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pietermaritzburg, Durban and Ramsgate Retirment Village. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA, Eldo Coaches, Margate Coaches and InterCape run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Southbroom. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bloemfontein and Southbroom. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Bloemfontein to Southbroom. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bloemfontein to Southbroom typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).
The closest major airport to Southbroom is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Southbroom. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) 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 Southbroom. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Southbroom is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ZAR 7,760 ($455).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | ZAR 7,760($455) | on demand | 968km (601 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | ZAR 3,715($215) | 6 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 30m | ZAR 855($50) | 6 times a week | 906km (563 miles) |
Bus via Durban | 13h 10m | ZAR 855($50) | 6 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | ZAR 1,815($105) | on demand | 755km (469 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southbroom offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.