There are 5 ways to get from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane BFN - JNB
1h 18mR 1,251–2,769Car train
cheapest- Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Parkcartrain 74013
7hR 210–240Bus via Welkom
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Welkombus
- Take the bus from Biuten St to Park Stationbus
5h 18mR 677–868Drive 396.3 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburgcar 396.3 km
3h 48mR 886–1,280Bus
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
5h 20mR 250–650
Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg is to car train which costs R 210 - R 240 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs R 1 200 - R 2 800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Johannesburg Park. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Bloemfontein Central and Johannesburg is 412 km. The road distance is 396.3 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg without a car is to bus via Welkom which takes 5h 18m and costs R 650 - R 900.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg, including transfers.
Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Bloemfontein station.
Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Bloemfontein station.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs R 1 200 - R 2 800. Alternatively, you can bus via Welkom, which costs R 650 - R 900 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein Central, South Africa and Johannesburg, South Africa?
Safair, Airlink, and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Park Station via Welkom and Biuten St in around 5h 18m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,700
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,000–4,900
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 700–1,700
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Park
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 210–240
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Welkom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 460–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Biuten St to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 210–290
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 210–290
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–400
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 330–360
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 250–350
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 360–490
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Welkom station.
Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Johannesburg Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg is 396 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Bloemfontein Central to Johannesburg.
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