There are 5 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom by bus, taxi, car train, 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.
Bus, taxi via Aliwal North (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Aliwal Northbus
- Take the taxi from Aliwal North to Sterkstroomtaxi
4h 46mR 1,575–1,983Car train
cheapest- Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroomcartrain 74013
7h 40mR 190–210Drive 328.9 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroomcar 328.9 km
4h 23mR 752–1,087Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Queenstownbus
- Take the taxi from Queenstown to Sterkstroomtaxi
5h 47mR 732–928Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Springfonteincartrain 74013
- Drive from Springfontein to Sterkstroomcar
7h 23mR 589–865
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom is to car train which costs R 190 - R 210 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs R 750 - R 1 100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Sterkstroom. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Bloemfontein and Sterkstroom is 329 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom without a car is to bus and taxi via Aliwal North which takes 4h 46m and costs R 1 500 - R 2 000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom, including transfers.
Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, depart from Bloemfontein station.
Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom train services, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, arrive at Sterkstroom station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom.
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape, South Africa?
Shosholoza Meyl operates a vehicle from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom once a week. Tickets cost R 190–210 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Bloemfontein to Sterkstroom
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 190–210
- Schedules at
- 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 11 611 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
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Bloemfontein to Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 360–480
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- R 370–1,400
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