How long is the trip from Bloemfontein to Upington by bus?

The trip from Bloemfontein to Upington will take on average 9h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 9h.

What is the travel distance from Bloemfontein to Upington?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Upington is around 490 km (304 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street, in Upington.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Bloemfontein to Upington?

If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Upington from Bloemfontein; it tends to be more affordable. Starting at $41, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

How much does the bus ticket cost from Bloemfontein to Upington?

Taking the bus from Bloemfontein to Upington costs on average $48.

Bloemfontein to Upington Bus Tickets

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from $36

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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: April 23 at 8:05am
Departure city: Bloemfontein
Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Arrival time: April 23 at 5:05pm
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: April 23 at 8:05am
Departure city: Bloemfontein
Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Arrival time: April 23 at 5:05pm
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
Departure time: April 23 at 8:05am
Departure city: Bloemfontein
Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Arrival time: April 23 at 5:05pm
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
Departure time: April 23 at 8:05am
Departure city: Bloemfontein
Departure location: Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)
Arrival time: April 23 at 5:05pm
Destination city: Upington
Destination location: Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:13 PM SAST.

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Bus Bloemfontein to Upington: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$48

Average Bus Trip Duration9h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:05am

Distance489 km

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Intercape

3.5/539,284 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus company provides safe trips with friendly staff and punctuality. However, there have been complaints about a bad smell in the toilet during the journey from Bloemfontein to Upington.

Intercape Mainliner Bloemfontein Upington recent customer reviews

Our intercape bus got stuck because it run out of diesel. I had to spend money on lifts to go to town

Obakeng M.

April 14, 2024

Safe trips to your final destination and friendly stuff members and the bus is always on time

Rebaone M.

February 17, 2022

One of the bus drivers were rude, the bus broke down and we were stuck in Kathu for 3 Hours, there were no plastics available for general waste.

Kaylie S.

December 15, 2020

ZA Bus Companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Bloemfontein to Upington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Upington?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloemfontein - Upington

How long is the trip from Bloemfontein to Upington by bus?
The trip from Bloemfontein to Upington will take on average 9h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 9h.
What is the travel distance from Bloemfontein to Upington?
The distance between Bloemfontein and Upington is around 490 km (304 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Upington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein, and end it at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street, in Upington.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bloemfontein to Upington?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Upington from Bloemfontein; it tends to be more affordable. Starting at $41, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Bloemfontein to Upington?
Taking the bus from Bloemfontein to Upington costs on average $48.

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

Best price found

04-19

$31

04-20

$31

Today

$32

04-22

$67

04-23

$34

04-24

$34

04-25

$34

04-26

$37

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Upington was searched and found on Apr 19, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $82 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-04-23.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bloemfontein to Upington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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