Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Sasol Garage, Cnr Samora Machel & Bell Street | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:38 AM SAST.
Get from Bloemfontein to Mbombela
The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Mbombela?
Stops in Bloemfontein
- A
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa - B
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool) - C
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Stops in Mbombela
- A
Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive
Intercape Office,, Opposite Promanade Hotel, 15 Samora Machel Drive, Nelspruit Central, Nelspruit, 1201, South Africa - B
Nelspruit Evening
Total Super Motors, 4 Samora Machel Dr, Nelspruit, 1201, South Africa
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Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the relaxing drive and attentive drivers who ensure passenger comfort by checking on them regularly. The journey was generally timely and satisfactory. However, some passengers mentioned that it was quite cold due to a strong air conditioner and suggested clearer instructions for using onboard facilities like toilets.
Big Sky Bloemfontein Mbombela recent customer reviews
Not good ,The charging ports stopped working and they opened the air conditioners while it was so cold
Alwande M.
I loved how cautious the drivers were when driving, made me feel very relaxed ..😌 and how they took turns to check up on the passengers and if the toilets were flushed..can’t complain very satisfied ❤️❤️
Khenso M.
I enjoyed every except for the air conditioner it was very cold n no heater I couldn't feel the heater
Surrender M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloemfontein to Mbombela by bus
How far is Bloemfontein from Mbombela?
It's about 622 km (386 miles) from Bloemfontein to Mbombela.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Mbombela?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Nelspruit - Intercape Office, 15 Samora Machel Drive, in Mbombela.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Mbombela was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Mbombela, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $71 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Mbombela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-23.
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