What is the travel distance from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein?

The distance between Cookhouse and Bloemfontein is around 406 km (252 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road, in Cookhouse, and end it at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein.

Bus Cookhouse to Bloemfontein from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cookhouse to Bloemfontein on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	COOKHOUSE (VILAMORA)	6h 30m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags

Next departures for Cookhouse to Bloemfontein on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	COOKHOUSE (VILAMORA)	6h 30m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Cookhouse to Bloemfontein on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	COOKHOUSE (VILAMORA)	6h 30m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest

Next departures for Cookhouse to Bloemfontein on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road	6h 25m	2:55am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	COOKHOUSE (VILAMORA)	6h 30m	2:00am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:06 PM SAST.

Get from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

406 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,852 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43852 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $51

Intercape Sleepliner Cookhouse Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

I didn't like the weird smell at the back of the bus,think it might be caused by the toilet on the bus

Ronaldo G.

January 25, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9126 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Greyhound Cookhouse Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

Intercity never pitched to pick me up, I never got to Bloemfontein and I forfeited my money of the second bus that I was supposed to catch. This is highly unprofessional.

Lee-caylen L.

April 2, 2024

It was cold they didn't switch on the aircorn

Sarah M.

June 20, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Cookhouse and Bloemfontein?

Stops in Cookhouse

A - Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road

Stops in Bloemfontein

A - Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South

B - Bloemfontein Tourist Centre

C - Engen Mangaung

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein by bus

What is the travel distance from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein?
The distance between Cookhouse and Bloemfontein is around 406 km (252 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cookhouse - Caltex Subway Station, Somerset Road, in Cookhouse, and end it at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South, in Bloemfontein.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$52

11-17

$71

Today

$61

11-19

$74

11-20

$78

11-21

$84

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $104 for a bus ticket from Cookhouse to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Intercape, Greyhound South Africa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.