There are 6 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane BFN - UTT
- Take the bus from Mthatha to Mount Frerebus
6h 29mR 4,520–13,550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London Windmill to Mount Frerebus
14h 19mR 807–1,043Drive 501.4 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein to Mount Frerecar 501.4 km
8h 41mR 1,167–1,686Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane BFN - PZB
- Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mount Frerebus
8h 23mR 3,330–9,780Fly to Margate, drive
- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Margate (MGH)plane BFN - MGH
- Drive from Margate (MGH) to Mount Frerecar
7h 18mR 4,460–10,330Bus via Butterworth
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to East Londonbus
- Take the bus from East London to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Mount Frerebus
14h 20mR 950–1,340
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs R 4 500 - R 14 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Mount Frere via East London Windmill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Bloemfontein and Mount Frere is 492 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere without a car is to bus which takes 14h 19m and costs R 800 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere, including transfers.
Bloemfontein to Mount Frere bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Bloemfontein station.
Bloemfontein to Mount Frere bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at East London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Mount Frere is 501 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere.
There are two+ hotels available in Mount Frere.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Mount Frere, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Mount Frere via East London Windmill in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 4,100–13,000
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Pietermaritzburg via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,700–9,000
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Mthatha to Mount Frere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 230–320
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from East London Windmill to Mount Frere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 280–390
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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