How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein, South Africa

There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ZAR 205 ($12) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 7,230 ($420).

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 7,230 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 205 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 11h 60m.

Shosholoza Meyl run train services between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. Trains depart once a week and will take around 11h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 50m.

Eldo Coaches run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and arrive at Bloemfontein (BFN) - via Capetown (CPT). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein. There is however a flight that goes via Capetown (CPT). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 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 Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 7,230 ($420).