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- Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Bloemfontein?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Best time to book your trip
- About Bus Travel
- What's the cheapest way to go from Cape Town to Bloemfontein?
- Top travelled bus routes
- Why choose Busbud?
- Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
- Popular Buses Connecting Bloemfontein
- Popular Routes In This Country
Bus Cape Town to Bloemfontein: Trip Overview
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Intercape offers reliable, affordable transportation between cities in South Africa. To provide convenient travel times to its customers, they have an average of 38175 departures per day, with options for direct or connecting trips. With comfortable buses and prices ranging from £19.00 to £67.00, Intercape is a convenient and affordable way to travel. Their frequently updated schedules make it easy to plan your next road trip or weekend getaway. So sit back, relax and let Intercape take care of the driving.
Eagle Liner is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in South Africa. With about 1939 daily departures, the company connects important cities in the country. Their fleet of buses is equipped to provide travellers with a comfortable ride to important destinations. Experienced drivers will ensure safe travels, so you can just sit back and relax. Next time you're planning a trip, consider skipping the hassle of driving and letting Eagle Liner take you where you need to go.
If you're looking for reliable, comfortable transportation in South Africa, Greyhound South Africa is a good option. The company offers a variety of routes, making it easy and affordable to get around. On any given day, 1768 buses leave from various locations, ensuring convenient departure times. With prices ranging from £20.00 to £72.00, the buses are well-maintained and comfortable. Whether you need transportation for business or pleasure, Greyhound South Africa gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Big Sky is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in South Africa. With about 5581 daily departures, the company connects important cities in the country. Their fleet of buses is equipped to provide travellers with a comfortable ride to important destinations. Experienced drivers will ensure safe travels, so you can just sit back and relax. Next time you're planning a trip, consider skipping the hassle of driving and letting Big Sky take you where you need to go.
Intercity Xpress is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in South Africa. With about 1793 daily departures, the company connects important cities in the country. Their fleet of buses is equipped to provide travellers with a comfortable ride to important destinations. Experienced drivers will ensure safe travels, so you can just sit back and relax. Next time you're planning a trip, consider skipping the hassle of driving and letting Intercity Xpress take you where you need to go.
Cape Town to Bloemfontein buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 23 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 10:15 - 19:45 |
Minimum Price | £22 |
Average Ticket Price | £30 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 7h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 12h55m |
Distance | 565 miles |
Bus companies on this route | Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Bloemfontein?
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Sasol Oak Service Station,, 179 Durban Rd, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool)
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Frequently asked questions on the trip Cape Town - Bloemfontein
The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to Bloemfontein is £30. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cape Town to Bloemfontein is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Cape Town and Bloemfontein is around 12h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 566 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Cape Town to Bloemfontein can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cape Town to Bloemfontein by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, you can travel comfortably and safely with Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Bloemfontein as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £22 to £57 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2023-12-05.
Usually MAINLINER EXPRESS, MAINLINER 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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cape Town to Bloemfontein.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cape Town to Bloemfontein that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Popular Buses Connecting Cape Town
Buses Leaving from Cape Town
- Bus from Cape Town to Durban
- Coach Cape Town - George
- Bus Cape Town - Stellenbosch
- Cape Town - Windhoek
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Cape Town - Knysna
- Bus Cape Town - Idutywa
- Cape Town - East London
- Bus from Cape Town to Grahamstown
- Coach Cape Town - Mossel Bay
- Bus Cape Town - King William’s Town
- Cape Town - Riversdale
- Bus from Cape Town to Bloemfontein
- Coach Cape Town - Kimberley
- Bus Cape Town - Butterworth
Buses Going to Cape Town
- Bus from George to Cape Town
- Coach Stellenbosch - Cape Town
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- Kimberley - Cape Town
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Cape Town
- Coach King William’s Town - Cape Town
- Bus Kokstad - Cape Town
- Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town
- Coach Welkom - Cape Town
- Bus De Aar - Cape Town
- Stutterheim - Cape Town
- Bus from Mossel Bay to Cape Town
- Coach Ladysmith - Cape Town
- Bus Grahamstown - Cape Town
Popular Buses Connecting Bloemfontein
Buses Leaving from Bloemfontein
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Vereeniging
- Coach Bloemfontein - Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - George
- Bloemfontein - Parys
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Kathu
- Coach Bloemfontein - Durban
- Bus Bloemfontein - Kroonstad
- Bloemfontein - Kimberley
- Bus from Bloemfontein to East London
- Coach Bloemfontein - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Bloemfontein - Cradock
- Bloemfontein - Potchefstroom
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Ladysmith
- Coach Bloemfontein - King William’s Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Brandfort
Buses Going to Bloemfontein
- Bus from Pretoria to Bloemfontein
- Coach Durban - Bloemfontein
- Bus Stutterheim - Bloemfontein
- Ladysmith - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Laingsburg to Bloemfontein
- Coach Cape Town - Bloemfontein
- Bus Bethlehem - Bloemfontein
- Harrismith - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Kimberley to Bloemfontein
- Coach Potchefstroom - Bloemfontein
- Bus Wolmaransstad - Bloemfontein
- East London - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein
- Coach Mthatha - Bloemfontein
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Bloemfontein
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Coach Cape Town - Mthatha
- Bus Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Bus from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Coach Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Port Elizabeth
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Pretoria
- Coach Cape Town - Queenstown
- Bus Mthatha - Johannesburg
- East London - Cape Town
- Bus from Durban to Cape Town
- Coach Cape Town - Pretoria
- Bus East London - Johannesburg