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How to get fromBloemfontein to Philipstownby bus, taxi, car train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Philipstown by bus, taxi, car train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Colesberg (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Colesberg Engen One Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Colesberg Engen One Stop to Philipstowntaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    R 1,177–1,491

  2. Car train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car train from Bloemfontein to Springfonteincartrain train 74013
    2. Drive from Springfontein to Philipstowncar car
    6h 11m
    R 459–665

  3. Drive 271.8 km

    1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Philipstowncar car 271.8 km
    3h 44m
    R 615–888

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr to Colesberg Ultra Citybus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Colesberg Ultra City to Philipstowntaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    R 884–1,439

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  • Distance: 304.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Philipstown, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Bloemfontein to Philipstown. However, you can take the bus to Colesberg Engen One Stop then take the taxi to Philipstown. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bloemfontein to Philipstown via Springfontein in around 6h 11m.

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