What is the cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein?

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein is to bus which costs R 850 - R 1 600 and takes 21h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein?

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs R 4 700 - R 12 000.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Bloemfontein?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Bloemfontein via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein?

The distance between Bulawayo and Bloemfontein is 1069 km. The road distance is 1253.2 km.

How do I travel from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein without a car?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein without a car is to bus which takes 21h 54m and costs R 850 - R 1 600.

How long does it take to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulawayo to Bloemfontein bus from?

Bulawayo to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, depart from Bulawayo station.

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs R 4 700 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 850 - R 1 600 and takes 21h 54m.

Where does the Bulawayo to Bloemfontein bus arrive?

Bulawayo to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Bloemfontein is 1253 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein.

Where can I stay near Bloemfontein?

There are 501+ hotels available in Bloemfontein.

Bulawayo to Bloemfontein - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

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Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane BUQ - BFN
4h 39m
R 4,772–11,676
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus
21h 54m
R 850–1,539
Drive 1,253.2 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Bloemfonteincar 1,253.2 km
11h 59m
R 3,711–5,360
Fly to Kimberley, taxi
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Kimberley (KIM)plane BUQ - KIM
2. Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Bloemfonteintaxi
6h 53m
R 5,862–12,346
Fly to Maseru, drive
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Maseru (MSU)plane BUQ - MSU
2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Bloemfonteincar
5h 58m
R 5,312–14,096
Bus via Welkom
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Biuten Stbus
3. Take the bus from Welkom to Bloemfonteinbus
22h 2m
R 1,020–1,469
Bus via Bloemfontein
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus
22h 32m
R 960–1,379
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Hennenmancar
2. Take the car train from Hennenman to Bloemfonteincartrain 74013
12h 45m
R 3,330–4,776

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 45mAverage Duration

R 4,240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.8 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Bloemfontein, South Africa?

Airlink, Fastjet, and CemAir fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 21h 54m.

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