How to travel from Bloemfontein to Southbroom, South Africa

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.

5 routes found

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 SouthbroomBloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 7,760($455)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Pietermaritzburg then Durban and then to Ramsgate Retirment Village.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 855($50)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Southbroom.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and Southbroom

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bloemfontein and Southbroom

Transport options from Bloemfontein to Southbroom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
ZAR 7,760($455)
on demand968km (601 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
ZAR 3,715($215)
6 times a week674km (419 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
ZAR 855($50)
6 times a week906km (563 miles)
Bus via Durban13h 10m
ZAR 855($50)
6 times a week801km (498 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
ZAR 1,815($105)
on demand755km (469 miles)

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Airports near Southbroom

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

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Southbroom
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Southbroom
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Southbroom