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How to get fromFree State to East Londonby plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Free State to East London by plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to East London (ELS)plane plane BFN - ELS
    3h 47m
    R 2,275–4,910

  2. Bus via Bloemfontein

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to East Londonbus bus
    7h 14m
    R 438–606

  3. Drive 555.3 km

    1. Drive from Bloemfontein to East Londoncar car 555.3 km
    6h 27m
    R 1,252–1,808

  4. Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to East London (ELS)plane plane JNB - ELS
    2h 41m
    R 2,640–4,701

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to East London Stnbus bus
    8h 22m
    R 500–650

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 2,101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Free State, South Africa and East London, South Africa?

Safair, Airlink, and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to East London (ELS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Vilamora Tours operates a bus from Bloemfontein to East London once daily. Tickets cost R 390–550 and the journey takes 7h 9m.

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