The distance between Bloemfontein and Umdloti is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bloemfontein to Umdloti 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 Umdloti → Bloemfontein if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Durban (DUR).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Pietermaritzburg and then to Durban.
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There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Umdloti by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 770 ($45) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,630 ($210).
The distance between Bloemfontein and Umdloti is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Bloemfontein and Umdloti by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Umdloti is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,630 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Umdloti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 770 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Umdloti. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Durban (DUR). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Umdloti. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloemfontein to Umdloti. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
InterCape, TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Umdloti. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bloemfontein and Umdloti. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and arrive at Durban (DUR). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bloemfontein and Umdloti with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
CemAir and Safair fly between Bloemfontein and Umdloti. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into Durban (DUR). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Bloemfontein to Umdloti typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into Durban (DUR).
The closest major airport to Umdloti is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Umdloti. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) (RCB) 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 Umdloti. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Umdloti is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,630 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 40m | ZAR 3,630($210) | on demand | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus via Pietermaritzburg + 1 similar | 9h 55m | ZAR 1,095($64) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | ZAR 770($45) | every 20 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | ZAR 1,575($90) | on demand | 656km (408 miles) |
InterCape
TransLux Express
Greyhound ZA
Eldo Coaches
CemAir
Safair
Shosholoza Meyl
The following major airports near Umdloti offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.