How to travel from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein 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 BloemfonteinHoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Bloemfontein (BFN).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,420($260)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria and then to Bloemfontein.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 735($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Bloemfontein.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance848km (527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 445 ($26) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,420 ($260).

The distance between Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 708km (440 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,420 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 445 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Bloemfontein (BFN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pretoria. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Greyhound ZA, TransLux Express and Vilamora Tours run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and arrive at Bloemfontein (BFN) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and and arrive into Bloemfontein (BFN).

The closest major airport to Bloemfontein is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) (BFN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bloemfontein. Kimberley Airport (KIM) (KIM) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) 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 Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein. The distance is around 848km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,420 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hoedspruit and Bloemfontein

Transport options from Hoedspruit to Bloemfontein
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
ZAR 4,420($260)
on demand748km (465 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 10m
ZAR 735($43)
once daily978km (607 miles)
Bus via Johannesburg Park15h 45m
ZAR 445($26)
once daily943km (586 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
ZAR 2,040($120)
on demand848km (527 miles)

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Airports near Bloemfontein

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

BFN
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bloemfontein
KIM
Kimberley Airport (KIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Bloemfontein
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
387km (240 miles) from Bloemfontein