There are 3 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Barkly East by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Barkly Easttaxi
4h 37mR 1,475–1,883Drive 322.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Bloemfontein to Barkly Eastcar 322.3 km
4h 14mR 868–1,253Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane BFN - UTT
- Take the taxi from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Barkly Easttaxi
6h 38mR 6,210–16,630
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Barkly East is to drive which costs R 850 - R 1 300 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Barkly East is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs R 850 - R 1 300.
The distance between Bloemfontein and Barkly East is 323 km. The road distance is 322.3 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Barkly East without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs R 1 400 - R 1 900.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Bloemfontein to Barkly East, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Barkly East is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Bloemfontein to Barkly East.
There are one+ hotels available in Barkly East.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Barkly East, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Bloemfontein to Barkly East. However, you can take the bus to Aliwal North then take the taxi to Barkly East. Alternatively, you can drive from Bloemfontein to Barkly East in around 4h 14m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 4,900–15,000
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 470–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–1,500
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