There are 6 ways to get from Free State to Empangeni by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport
best- Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane BFN - RCB
3h 22mR 3,270–4,730Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
19h 15mR 672–1,441Drive 709.4 km
- Drive from Bloemfontein to Empangenicar 709.4 km
9h 26mR 1,642–2,372Taxi to Johannesburg International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Sasolburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
2h 37mR 3,819–5,833Bus via Bloemfontein
- Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus
19h 54mR 787–1,304Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Bloemfontein to Theunissencartrain 74013
- Drive from Theunissen to Empangenicar
10h 10mR 1,491–2,296
Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Free State to Empangeni is to bus which costs R 650 - R 1 500 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Free State to Empangeni is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs R 3 800 - R 6 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Free State to Empangeni. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Richards Bay via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
The distance between Free State and Empangeni is 600 km. The road distance is 709.4 km.
The best way to get from Free State to Empangeni without a car is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs R 650 - R 1 500.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Free State to Empangeni, including transfers.
Free State to Empangeni bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Bloemfontein station.
The best way to get from Free State to Empangeni is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs R 3 200 - R 4 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 650 - R 1 500 and takes 19h 15m.
Free State to Empangeni bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Free State to Empangeni is 709 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Free State to Empangeni.
What companies run services between Free State, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Empangeni via Johannesburg and Richards Bay in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- R 2,600–8,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,200
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Bloemfontein to Theunissen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 90–100
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–400
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 330–360
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
Bus from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 280–650
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 500–650
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