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How to get fromCape Town to Free Stateby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Free State by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane plane CPT - BFN
    2h
    R 1,219–3,359

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctrbus bus
    12h
    R 330–900

  3. Drive 999.7 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Bloemfonteincar car 999.7 km
    9h 49m
    R 2,252–3,253

  4. Fly to Johannesburg International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane CPT - JNB
    2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sasolburgtaxi taxi
    3h 20m
    R 2,709–4,729

  5. Bus via Bellville

    1. Take the bus from Bellville to Bloemfonteinbus bus
    12h 29m
    R 1,398–1,855

  6. Drive via Bellville 979.2 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Bloemfonteincar car 979.2 km
    10h 21m
    R 2,259–3,262

Cape Town to Free State by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
TicketR 330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Free State, South Africa?

Safair and Airlink fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) twice daily. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Cape Town Stn to Bloemfontein Tourist Ctr twice daily. Tickets cost R 470–900 and the journey takes 12h. Two other operators also service this route.

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