How to travel from Bloemfontein to Wilderness, South Africa

The distance between Bloemfontein and Wilderness is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 5,995($350)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to George.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 890($52)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Wilderness.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bloemfontein and Wilderness

There are several options for getting from Bloemfontein to Wilderness by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 890 ($52) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 5,995 ($350).

The distance between Bloemfontein and Wilderness is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bloemfontein and Wilderness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Wilderness is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 5,995 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Bloemfontein and Wilderness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bloemfontein and Wilderness. We recommend that you fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to George (GRJ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bloemfontein and Wilderness. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bloemfontein to Wilderness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Bloemfontein and Wilderness. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bloemfontein and Wilderness. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and arrive at George (GRJ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bloemfontein and Wilderness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

CemAir and Airlink fly between Bloemfontein and Wilderness. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into George (GRJ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Bloemfontein to Wilderness typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Bloemfontein (BFN) and and arrive into George (GRJ).

The closest major airport to Wilderness is George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wilderness. 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 Wilderness. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bloemfontein to Wilderness is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 5,995 ($350).

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Transport options from Bloemfontein to Wilderness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
ZAR 5,995($350)
on demand694km (431 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
ZAR 890($52)
once daily799km (496 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
ZAR 1,900($110)
on demand790km (491 miles)

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Airports near Wilderness

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

GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wilderness
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Wilderness
CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
367km (228 miles) from Wilderness