How to travel from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein, South Africa

The distance between Nelspruit and Bloemfontein is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BloemfonteinNelspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to Bloemfontein (BFN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 4,845($285)
Operated by

Airlink

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Bus via Johannesburg

Take the bus to Johannesburg then Kroonstad and then to Bloemfontein.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,235($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Bloemfontein.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance743km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelspruit and Bloemfontein

There are several options for getting from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 515 ($30) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 4,845 ($285).

The distance between Nelspruit and Bloemfontein is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Nelspruit and Bloemfontein by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 4,845 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelspruit and Bloemfontein, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 515 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelspruit and Bloemfontein. We recommend that you fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to Bloemfontein (BFN). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelspruit and Bloemfontein. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Johannesburg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

InterCape, TransLux Express, Eagle Liner, Greyhound ZA and Vilamora Tours run regular bus services between Nelspruit and Bloemfontein. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nelspruit and Bloemfontein. Flights depart from Nelspruit (MQP) and arrive at Bloemfontein (BFN) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Nelspruit (MQP) 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 Nelspruit and Bloemfontein. The distance is around 743km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 4,845 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelspruit and Bloemfontein

Transport options from Nelspruit to Bloemfontein
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
ZAR 4,845($285)
every 20 mins719km (447 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
ZAR 4,760($280)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Bus, Taxi and Plane4h 25m
ZAR 5,840($340)
once daily869km (540 miles)
Bus via Johannesburg + 2 similar
9h 45m
ZAR 1,235($72)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Bus10hrs
ZAR 840($49)
twice daily745km (463 miles)
Bus via Johannesburg10h 45m
ZAR 515($30)
once daily741km (460 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
ZAR 1,780($105)
on demand743km (461 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