What is the travel distance from Bloemfontein to Swellendam?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Swellendam is around 773 km (480 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Swellendam?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam.

Bus Bloemfontein to Swellendam from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Swellendam on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	18h 10m	2:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	18h 10m	2:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	18h 10m	2:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	18h 10m	2:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	18h 10m	2:55am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	No tags

Get from Bloemfontein to Swellendam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 10mAverage Duration

772 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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Big Sky

3.5/53,011 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercape

3.5/543,894 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Swellendam?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloemfontein to Swellendam by bus

What is the travel distance from Bloemfontein to Swellendam?
The distance between Bloemfontein and Swellendam is around 773 km (480 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Swellendam?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

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11-19

$60

Today

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11-21

$65

11-22

$64

11-23

$65

11-24

$65

11-25

$64

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Swellendam was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Swellendam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $72 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Swellendam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-22.