What is the travel distance from Bloemfontein to Upington?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloemfontein to Upington?

The majority of buses traveling from Bloemfontein to Upington start their journey at Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South and wind up at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Bloemfontein to Upington from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Upington on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Upington on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Upington on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	9h	5:05pm	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/06/2025 SAST.

Get from Bloemfontein to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9hAverage Duration

304 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,724 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users appreciate the safety, affordability, and reliability of the service. The bus is noted for being on time with friendly staff members contributing to a positive experience. However, some users have mentioned that there was an issue with cleanliness in the toilet facilities during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Bloemfontein Upington recent customer reviews

Bus did not depart on time. Trip was more than 9 hours and arriving more than a hour late at the last destination.

Mary B.

October 9, 2025

There was only one problem. The toilet was not clean and it was full. We couldn't use it.

Barbara G.

May 30, 2025

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

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

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 about traveling from Bloemfontein to Upington by bus

What is the travel distance from Bloemfontein to Upington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloemfontein to Upington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$23

11/12

$23

Today

$24

11/14

$27

11/15

$29

11/16

$24

11/17

$24

11/18

$24

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Upington was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $39 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-16.