How much is the bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort start at R 306. The average price for this route is around R 565. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Big Sky , Hope Diamond Transport .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort from R 355 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:45	KFC Park Road	7h 15m	07:00	Total Garage, Grahamstown Rd.	CheapestFastest
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 30m	05:25	FORT BEAUFORT - TOTAL GARAGE, R63, FORT BEAUFORT, 5720	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 30m	05:25	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, R63, Fort Beaufort, 5720	No tags

Next departures from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:45	KFC Park Road	7h 15m	07:00	Total Garage, Grahamstown Rd.	Cheapest
Bus	01:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 15m	08:45	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 15m	08:45	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	No tags
Bus	08:45	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 20m	16:05	Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road	No tags
Bus	21:55	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 30m	05:25	FORT BEAUFORT - TOTAL GARAGE, R63, FORT BEAUFORT, 5720	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:40 PM SAST.

Get from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 306, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

409 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Fort Beaufort?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Map
B
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Stops in Fort Beaufort

A
Fort Beaufort - Total Garage, Grahamstown Road
Total Service station, 3 Grahamstown Rd, R63, Fort Beaufort, 5720, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 626 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45626 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 440

Intercape Mainliner Bloemfontein Fort Beaufort recent customer reviews

It was there on time. Breaks were enough

Aphelele M.

5 September 2025

I enjoyed everything

Phumla M.

14 January 2025

Eagle Liner

2.5/511 108 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/511 953 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

Based on 11953 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 Wi-Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at R 318

Intercity Xpress Bloemfontein Fort Beaufort recent customer reviews

The bus was 2 hours late and kept getting stuck. The bus very dirty and stuffy, and has cockroaches everywhere. My experience was bad and your bus service is terrible.

Nosisi M.

11 November 2023

Very professional

Melisizwe D.

13 July 2024

APM WC

2/53 072 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Big Sky

3.5/53 392 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Hope Diamond Transport

3/5190 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.1

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort start at R 306. The average price for this route is around R 565. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Big Sky, Hope Diamond Transport.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Hope Diamond Transport, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/01

R 379

13/01

R 378

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R 378

15/01

R 368

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The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 368

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

You can expect to pay from R 368 to R 1 144 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Fort Beaufort based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 368, which is on 2026-01-15.