Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street | Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:36 SAST.
Get from Upington to Bloemfontein
The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 314, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Upington and Bloemfontein?
Stops in Upington
- A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa - B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica
Stops in Bloemfontein
- A
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa - B
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Many users appreciate the service and would recommend it to their friends. However, there was an incident where a driver left a passenger behind despite efforts to catch up with the bus.
Intercape Mainliner Upington Bloemfontein recent customer reviews
The bus left on time and arrived at my destination right on time. I enjoyed the journey
Vuyojazi M.
The driver pulled off and left a passenger. BRYCE BEUKES. even running after the bus the driver refuse to stop and load the passenger. It took the passenger to run way in traffic to be assisted
Valencia V.
The airccon was not working. The entire bus smelled of the uncleaned toilet. There was cockroaches running around everywhere. The seats had sweat marks on. The busdrivers was not very friendly and did not inform us about anything at all. (breaks / strike etc)
Sonet V.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Upington to Bloemfontein
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Upington to Bloemfontein?
The cheapest coach tickets from Upington to Bloemfontein start from MAD 314. The average price for this route is around MAD 355. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Upington to Bloemfontein?
The average bus journey time from Upington to Bloemfontein is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 489 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 20m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Upington to Bloemfontein route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Upington to Bloemfontein?
The earliest bus departs from Upington to Bloemfontein at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 09:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Upington to Bloemfontein?
A bus journey from Upington to Bloemfontein produces an estimated 12.224325 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Upington to Bloemfontein was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of MAD 239To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Upington to Bloemfontein as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MAD 239 to MAD 425 for a bus ticket from Upington to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 261, which is on 2026-04-27.
