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.
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 Bloemfontein → Nelspruit if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nelspruit (MQP) to Bloemfontein (BFN).
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Take the bus to Johannesburg then Kroonstad and then to Bloemfontein.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 50m | ZAR 4,845($285) | every 20 mins | 719km (447 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | ZAR 4,760($280) | once daily | 905km (562 miles) |
Bus, Taxi and Plane | 4h 25m | ZAR 5,840($340) | once daily | 869km (540 miles) |
Bus via Johannesburg + 2 similar | 9h 45m | ZAR 1,235($72) | once daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | ZAR 840($49) | twice daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Bus via Johannesburg | 10h 45m | ZAR 515($30) | once daily | 741km (460 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | ZAR 1,780($105) | on demand | 743km (461 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bloemfontein offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.