There are 5 ways to get from Bloemfontein to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport
best- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to East London (ELS)plane BFN - ELS
3h 47mR 2,975–5,110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to East Londonbus
7h 9mR 390–650Drive 555.3 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein to East Londoncar 555.3 km
6h 27mR 1,284–1,855Taxi to Kimberley, fly
- Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)taxi
- Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to East London (ELS)plane KIM - ELS
5h 4mR 4,724–6,804Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Springfonteincartrain 74013
- Drive from Springfontein to East Londoncar
9h 21mR 1,209–1,715
Bloemfontein to East London by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to East London is to bus which costs R 390 - R 650 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to East London is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs R 2 900 - R 5 500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at East London. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Bloemfontein and East London is 483 km. The road distance is 555.3 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to East London without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs R 390 - R 650.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bloemfontein to East London, including transfers.
Bloemfontein to East London bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, depart from Bloemfontein station.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to East London is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs R 2 900 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 390 - R 650 and takes 7h 9m.
Bloemfontein to East London bus services, operated by Vilamora Tours, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to East London is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Bloemfontein to East London.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and East London, South Africa?
Safair, Airlink, and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to East London (ELS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Vilamora Tours operates a bus from Bloemfontein to East London once daily. Tickets cost R 390–550 and the journey takes 7h 9m. Greyhound ZA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–4,200
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to East London via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–4,200
Flights from Kimberley to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–3,400
Flights from Kimberley to East London via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–3,400
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,500–6,500
Flights from Kimberley to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 2,800–8,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 3,000–8,000
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to East London via George, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,000–8,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Bloemfontein to Springfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 105–115
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Bloemfontein to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 390–550
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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